Riverview Regional Medical Center
Location
Gadsden, Alabama
The CNA assists nurses by providing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and supporting patient mobility in a medical-surgical and telemetry setting. They are responsible for observing patients for physical changes and ensuring a safe environment for those recovering from surgeries or illnesses.
Candidates must hold a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate and a current BLS certification upon hire. Previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office 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 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 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