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Prime Healthcare Telemetry Certified Nursing Assistant (Nights) in Riverdale, Georgia
Overview
Committed to Delivering Compassionate, Quality Care to Patients
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Southern Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, 331-bed full-service hospital serving the residents of Clayton County and southern crescent metro Atlanta communities. The hospital offers a complete line of services including Senior Care and Senior Behavioral Health Services; Emergency Services; Heart and Vascular; Advanced Imaging; Laboratory; Neuroscience Services; Rehabilitation; Sleep Diagnostic Center; Surgery/Robotic Surgery; Wound Care; and Women’s Health Services, including a Level III NICU. The hospital is certified accredited as a Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center. Learn more at southernregional.org.
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Responsibilities
We are seeking aTelemetry Certified Nursing Assistant (Nights),sometimes referred to as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare in Riverdale, GA. A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in our telemetry unit plays an important role in the care of patients who require continuous monitoring of their heart and vital signs. Our Telemetry units typically care for patients with cardiac conditions, post-surgical needs, or other medical issues requiring close monitoring. Our CNA’s provide essential support to patients under close cardiac monitoring.
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Nights
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
measure and document vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation)
observe patients for any changes in condition, such as increased discomfort, difficulty breathing, or changes in mental status, and report findings to the RN
observe cardiac monitors and reporting any irregularities to the nursing staff
ensure telemetry leads and equipment are properly placed and functioning
act as a liaison between patients and the nursing team
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required
Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current
Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology
Minimum six months’ previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred
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FacilitySouthern Regional Medical Center
LocationUS-GA-Riverdale
ID2024-181918
CategoryAide
Position TypeFull Time
ShiftNights
Job TypeNon-Exempt
