Certified Nurse Aide CNA - Med/Surg PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Bryson City (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement with company match

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Swain Community Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Med/Surg CNA to join our team on a PRN basis. The 17-bed Med/Surg unit maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 and staffs 1–2 CNAs per shift to support patient care.

You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vitals, and collaborate with PT/OT/SLP to promote recovery and independence.

Qualifications

• Current listing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the NC Division of Facility Services and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced Med/Surg unit.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs and recording intake/output.
• Assists patients with ADLs (bathing, grooming, eating, ambulation).
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Stress management

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 a 17‑bed unit that maintains a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:6 and staffs 1–2 CNAs per shift, fostering a supportive care environment.

Med‑Surg CNAs 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 personal care and activities of daily living, including 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 with 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

• Current listing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the State of North Carolina Division of Facility Services and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Required Skills: Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision, and ability to perform in a stressful environment.
• No substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property in a facility that provides Nursing Care.
• Telemetry Tech and Unit Secretary consider additional training requirements as specified by the department director.

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. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply 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 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.