CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) - Dayshift

Acadia Healthcare • Wilmington, NC

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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 behavioral health and addiction treatment by assisting with patients’ daily needs and contributing to their overall well-being. The position works with admitting patients, completing assessments and documentation, conducting rounds, transporting patients, and supporting nursing and medical department administration.

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.
• Knowledge and experience working with the facility’s patient population.

Responsibilities

• Work 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 tests.
• 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, designed to support staff well-being.

What This Job Offers

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