Certified Nursing Assistant

divh2Medical-Surgical Telemetry CNA/h2pWe are seeking a Medical-Surgical Telemetry CNA, also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele CNA in our Medical Surgical and Telemetry Departments. The Med-Surg/Tele CNA assist nurses by providing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring patient safety for adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while on heart monitors. They play a critical role in observing patients, reporting changes, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment to promote recovery./ppShifts Available: Nights/ppHours: 12-hour shifts: 7p - 7a/ppEmployment Type: Full Time/ppLocation: Riverview Regional Medical Center Gadsden, AL/ppHere are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:/pulliHealth, dental, and vision insurance options/liliPaid vacation, sick time and holidays/liliBereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options/liliEmployer 401K options/liliTuition reimbursement options/liliLife, disability, and other insurance options/liliMany other amazing benefits/li/ulpWe are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Med-Surg/Telemetry team. Under RN supervision, you will assist patients with daily living activities, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe environment./ph2Responsibilities/h2pEssential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):/pullistrongBasic patient care:/strong help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating/lilistrongVital signs monitoring:/strong take and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation/lilistrongMobility assistance:/strong help patients get in and out of bed, walk, or use assistive devices./lilistrongEKG lead maintenance:/strong ensure telemetry monitors (heart monitors) are properly connected and functioning though Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) dont usually interpret heart rhythms, they might recognize when alarms go off and immediately alert registered nurses/lilistrongObservation:/strong monitor patients for any physical changes (shortness of breath, chest pain, altered mental status) and quickly notifying the nursing staff/li/ulh2Qualifications/h2pEducation and Work Experience/ppBefore we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:/pulliCurrent Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire/liliCurrent BLS upon hire and maintain current/li/ulpAdditional Required Knowledge, Skills Abilities:/pulliPossess knowledge of Medical Terminology/li/ulpAdditional Qualifications That Are a Plus:/pulliMinimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physicians office/li/ulpFull benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits//ph2Employment Status/h2pFull Time/ph2Shift/h2pNights/ph2Equal Employment Opportunity/h2pCompany is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf/p/div