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 mobility, and helps ensure patient safety for adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while on heart monitors. The role includes observing patients, reporting changes to nursing staff, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment that promotes recovery.

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

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire; preferred.
• Current BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Measure and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.
• Assist patients with getting in and out of bed, walking, and using assistive devices.
• Ensure telemetry monitor leads are properly connected and functioning; recognize monitor alarms and promptly alert registered nurses.
• 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