Certified Nurse Aide CNA - Med/Surg

Lifepoint Health • Sylva, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Harris Regional Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for its Medical-Surgical unit. This role is part of a collaborative team focused on patient-centered care for a diverse patient population. The unit maintains a 1:12 CNA-to-patient ratio, ensuring dedicated care. The position offers opportunities to build clinical skills in a supportive environment that fosters teamwork, open communication, and professional growth, aiming to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Current listing as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services.
• 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.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED