Riverview Regional Medical Center
Location
Gadsden, Alabama
The Nursing Assistant provides essential patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting patient mobility. They are responsible for maintaining telemetry equipment and observing patients for physical changes to ensure a safe recovery environment.
Candidates must possess a current BLS (AHA) certification and knowledge of medical terminology. A Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate is required within six months of hire, and previous acute care experience is considered a plus.
Essential Duties 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
Education and Work Experience Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate or within 6 months of hire and maintain current Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physicians office 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. 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
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