Certified Nurse Aide CNA - Med/Surg PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Bryson City (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and visi

Paid time off and leave

Tuition assistance and 401(k)

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Swain Community Hospital in Bryson City, NC is seeking a compassionate Med/Surg CNA to support a 17-bed unit on a PRN basis. You will work with the nursing team to provide direct patient care, assist with ADLs, and help ensure safe transfers and mobility for a diverse patient population.

Applicants must hold an active NC CNA listing, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS certification. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint

Qualifications

• Requires NC CNA listing with the state Division of Facilities Services.
• BLS certification (AHA) required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Telemetry/secretary course may be required for specific roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care activities delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs and I&O.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Report abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Maintain clean, stocked patient rooms and common areas.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Med/Surg

Job Type: PRN

Schedule: Varies

Your experience matters

Swain Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Med/Surg CNA joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Swain Community Hospital's Med-Surg unit is seeking a compassionate and dependable Med/Surg CNA to join a collaborative, patient-centered team on a 17-bed unit. The unit maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 and staffs 1-2 CNAs per shift, fostering a supportive care environment.

Med/Surg CNA's provide direct care to a diverse population including inpatients, observation patients, and swing bed patients such as post-acute deconditioned individuals, orthopedic recovery patients, those requiring wound care, and patients receiving extended-duration IV therapies. This role involves assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), supporting out-of-bed mobility and safe transfers, and working closely with nursing staff as well as Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) to promote patient recovery and independence.

How you'll contribute

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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 (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current listing as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Licenses: Current Listing as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property in a facility that provides Nursing Care.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Telemetry Tech ONLY: Completion of a basic telemetry monitoring course and/or completion of competency training for basic arrhythmia interpretation may be required as determined by the department director.
• Unit Secretary ONLY: Completion of training in basic unit secretary tasks (i.e., transcription of physician order, computer data entry, etc).

More about Swain Community

Swain Community Hospital is a 48-bed, fully accredited critical access hospital located in Bryson City, NC, which has been serving the residents of Swain and Graham counties since 1948. The hospital, along with an outpatient physician practice, offers primary and inpatient care, as well as emergency, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, urology, cardiopulmonary, geriatric outpatient, pediatric and gastroenterology services, and a pain clinic.

EEOC Statement

Swain Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Swain Community Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.