Certified Nursing Assistant

Prime Healthcare•Gadsden, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We 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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/ PRN as needed. We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Med-Surg/Telemetry team. U nder RN supervision, you will assist patients with daily living activities, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe environment.

Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire
Current BLS upon hire and maintain current
Possess knowledge of Medical Terminology

Nice To Haves

Minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office

Responsibilities

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