Med Surg Nursing Assistant at Prime Healthcare, Gadsden, AL

Med Surg Nursing Assistant at Prime Healthcare in Gadsden, AL. Full-time. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Facility Riverview Regional Medical Center Location US-AL-Gadsden ID 2026-281024 Category Aide Position Type Full Time Shift Days Job Type Non-Exempt Bonus Amount 1500 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Shift’s Available: Days Hours: 12-hour shifts: 7a - 7p Employment Type: Full Time Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL We are seeking a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing Assistant, also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele PCU Nursing Assistant. The Med-Surg/Tele/PCU 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. 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: e nsure telemetry monitors (heart monitors) are properly connected and functioning — though Certified Nursing Assistant’s (CN A ’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 Qualifications 1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred. 2. Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current. 3. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology. 4. Minimum six months’ previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred. Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physicians office 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 Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1, "335559685":720, "335559991":360, "469769226":"Symbol", "469769242":[8226], "469777803":"left", "469777804":"", "469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="21" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding