Nursing Assistant

Riverview Regional Medical Center • Gadsden, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing Assistant, also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele PCU Nursing Assistant, provides basic patient care, monitors vital signs, supports patient mobility, and helps ensure patient safety. The role supports adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while they are on heart monitors. Nursing Assistants observe patients, report changes, and help maintain a safe, supportive environment that promotes recovery.

The position is full-time, on the night shift, with 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. It is located at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire; preferred.
• Current BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office; preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire.
• At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Take and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.
• Help patients get in and out of bed, walk, and use assistive devices.
• Ensure telemetry monitor leads are properly connected and functioning; alert registered nurses when monitor alarms occur.
• Observe patients for physical changes, such as shortness of breath, chest pain, or altered mental status, and promptly notify nursing staff.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• A $1,500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed