CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) -Med/Surg Acute Unit Job at Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

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  • Riverview Regional Medical Center
  • Gadsden, AL

Job Description

Overview

Do you have a passion for helping others? We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (Nights) for our Medical-Surgical Telemetry department, also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele CNA. 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.

Shift’s Available : Night s (12hr shifts)

Employment Type : Full Time

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

Responsibilities

Riverview Regional Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Med-Surg/Telemetry team. Under RN supervision, you will assist patients with daily living a ctivities, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe environment.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
• 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 (CAN’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

Requirements:
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required
• Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current

• 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 preferred

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Shift work,

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