Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood Pressure, Cardiac Monitoring, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Assessment, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Healthcare, Infection Control, Medical Office, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Nursing Management, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Safety/Work Safety, Specimen Collection, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan, Wound Care
We are seeking a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Certified Nursing Assistant, also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele PCU Nursing Assistant. The Med-Surg/Tele/PCU Certified 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.
Shift’s Available: Days
Hours: 12-hour shifts: 7a - 7p
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL
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
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
** We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Progressive Care Unit team. Under RN supervision, you will assist patients with daily living activities, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe environment.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Help patients maintain their personal hygiene and comfort by assisting with daily tasks they may struggle with due to illness or weakness (such as bathing, dressing, feeding and toileting)
- Monitor and document vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature which helps the healthcare team track patient progress and detect early signs of decline or improvement
- Help with patient mobility by assisting with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation to prevent complications and help with circulation
- Observe patients for changes in condition and reporting concerns promptly to nursing staff
- Supporting basic medical procedures under nurse supervision, such as collecting specimens or helping with wound care
- Maintain a clean and safe environment, including infection control measures
Qualifications:
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
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
- Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status:
Full Time
Shift:
Days
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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