Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Med/Surg Combo

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

10h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) works on the Medical Surgical Combo 2 team alongside nurses and other interdisciplinary care team members to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. The unit serves a diverse patient population with a range of medical and surgical needs, offering an opportunity to build clinical skills and contribute to the patient experience. The role involves supporting patients with daily needs throughout their hospital stay and providing care appropriate to each patient's condition and age.

The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina Nurse Aide I certification/listing.
• Completion of a Nurse Aide course from an accredited program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Compassionate and dependable approach to nursing assistant work and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare or patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document vital signs and blood sugars.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and document and report abnormal findings or changes in patient condition.
• Measure and document intake/output and weights.
• Assist nurses with patient care as needed.
• Answer patient call lights promptly.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient.
• Distribute drinks and/or snacks as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean and neat patient room and work environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement for full- and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed