CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) - Dayshift

Acadia • Wilmington, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilmington Treatment Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join its day shift team. Newly certified CNAs are encouraged to apply. The role supports compassionate, patient-centered care by assisting with patients’ daily needs and contributing to their overall well-being in a behavioral health and addiction treatment setting.

The CNA works with admitting patients by completing vital signs, pre-admission tests, and intake documentation. The position also involves conducting patient rounds, transporting patients as requested, performing administrative duties for the nursing and medical departments, and completing other assigned tasks.

The facility describes its workplace as mission-driven and supportive, with opportunities for advancement across a large behavioral health network and a culture focused on safety, empathy, teamwork, and staff well-being. Wilmington Treatment Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• Current North Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Current North Carolina driver's license.
• CPR, First Aid, and de-escalation certifications are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a behavioral health setting and knowledge or experience working with the facility's population are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admitting patients by completing vital signs, pre-admission tests, and intake documentation.
• Complete vital signs and perform tests such as glucose, UDS, and HcG.
• Perform patient rounds.
• Transport patients as requested.
• Perform administrative duties associated with the nursing and medical departments.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Advancement opportunities across a large behavioral health network.
• Ongoing development and career mobility.
• A workplace culture grounded in safety, empathy, and teamwork to support staff well-being.

What This Job Offers

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