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Overview Shift’s Available: Nights Hours: 12-hour
7p - 7a Employment Type: Full Time Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL We are seeking a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing Assistant , also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele PCU Nursing Assistant. The Med-Surg/Tele/PCU Nursing Assistant provides 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. Responsibilities
and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): Basic patient care: help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating Vital signs monitoring: take and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation Mobility assistance: help patients get in and out of bed, walk, or use assistive devices. EKG lead maintenance: ensure telemetry monitors (heart monitors) are properly connected and functioning — though Certified Nursing Assistant’s (CNA’s) don't usually interpret heart rhythms, they might recognize when alarms go off and immediately alert registered nurses Observation: monitor patients for any physical changes (shortness of breath, chest pain, altered mental status) and quickly notifying the nursing staff Qualifications Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers.
You must have: Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire Current BLS upon hire and maintain current Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Possess knowledge of Medical Terminology Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: Minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ #LI-MP1 Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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About the role
The Med-Surg/Tele/PCU Nursing Assistant provides basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring patient safety for adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while on heart monitors.