Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Med/Surg Combo

Frye Regional Medical Center; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life, accident & disability insurance

Tuition assistance & loan support

401(k) retirement plan with company/ER

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) for a Medical Surgical Combo 2 unit. Schedule is 3x12 Nights (7p-7a) with rotating weekends and holidays. You will monitor vital signs, assist with ADLs, and support the nursing team in a diverse medical-surgical patient population.

Applicants should hold a current NC Nurse Aide I certification and a Nurse Aide course from an accredited program, plus BLS. Prior healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina Nurse Aide I certification/listing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document vital signs and blood sugars.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and document/ report 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 patient’s condition and age.
• Distribute drinks and/or snacks as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean and neat patient room and work environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

Nurse Aide course

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) - Medical Surgical Combo 2

Schedule: 3x12 Nights (7p-7a) rotating weekends/rotating holidays

Job Location Type: Medical Surgical Combo 2

Your Experience Matters

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier®.

More About Our Team

Join our Medical Surgical Combo 2 team, where Certified Nursing Assistants work alongside nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. This unit cares for a diverse patient population with a variety of medical and surgical needs, offering the opportunity to build strong clinical skills while making a meaningful impact on the patient experience.

How You'll Contribute

A Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I), who excels in this role:

• 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.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available for full- and part-time employees to further their education.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a compassionate and dependable nursing assistant who is committed to providing high-quality care and supporting patients with their daily needs throughout their hospital stay.

Requirements

Applicants should have a current North Carolina Nurse Aide I certification/listing and have completed a Nurse Aide course from an accredited program. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Previous healthcare or patient care experience preferred.

EEOC Statement

"Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.