Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Med/Surg

Lifepoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ottumwa Regional Health Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Certified Nurse Aide for its Med/Surg unit. The role is full-time, on days, and scheduled for 36 hours per week, including every other weekend. The CNA contributes to patient care by supporting the health center’s mission and core values, following hospital policies and compliance expectations, and helping maintain a welcoming, respectful, clean, and organized environment. The position requires a CNA certification, proof of a 75+ hour CNA certification, and a high school diploma or equivalent. AHA Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification.
• Proof of 75+ hour CNA certification upon hire.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support and adhere to the ORHC Mission and Core Values.
• Know and comply with hospital policies, including the Employee Handbook and policies in Policy Stat.
• Use the chain of command to raise concerns and suggestions.
• Demonstrate integrity, follow the company compliance program, and report questionable practices through an appropriate channel.
• Show respect for others and oneself.
• Provide a positive first impression through friendly greetings, conversation, facilitating transitions, following the dress code, wearing a name badge above the waist, and keeping work areas and hospital grounds clean, neat, and organized.
• Support coworkers, give recognition, and encourage others.
• Manage up fellow coworkers.
• Take pride in the health center and act as an ambassador for Ottumwa Regional Health Center.
• Use health center equipment, supplies, and resources carefully and efficiently.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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