Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Med/Surg

Lifepoint Health • Sylva, NC

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Harris Regional Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for its Medical-Surgical unit. This is a full-time position on a 27-bed unit where compassionate, patient-centered care is a priority. The CNA will work collaboratively with Registered Nurses (RNs) to care for a diverse patient population, building strong clinical skills in a supportive environment. The role involves comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, treatment administration, and promoting patient comfort and safety, with a CNA-to-patient ratio of 1:12. The unit fosters teamwork, open communication, and professional growth.

Requirements

• Current listing as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Current Listing as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property in a facility that provides Nursing Care.
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus with 2-year commitment!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED