Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - PCU PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PTO

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

Harris Regional Medical Center in Sylva, NC is seeking a PRN Certified Nursing Assistant for our 12-bed Progressive Care/Telemetry unit. As a Med/Surg CNA, you will support RNs with vital signs, ADLs, and patient comfort while delivering compassionate care.

You must hold an NC CNA license and BLS certification; the role emphasizes critical thinking, teamwork, and the ability to work in a busy, high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• Must have current NC CNA listing and High School diploma or equivalent.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to think critically, make rapid decisions, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment and deliver patient‑centered care.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including vital signs and monitoring.
• Assists with activities of daily living and personal care (bathing, grooming, eating, ambulation).
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Skills

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant license (NC CNA)

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), PCU

Job Type: PRN

Schedule: Varies

Your experience matters

Harris Regional Medical Center 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

Join our team in a 12-bed Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry unit with a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:4. We are staffed with RNs, CNAs, Telemetry Techs, and unit secretaries, providing specialized care for patients primarily diagnosed with respiratory failure and cardiac conditions. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, utilizing advanced monitoring technology to deliver high‑quality patient care and ensure optimal outcomes for our diverse patient population.

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, required.

More about Harris Regional Medical Center

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86‑bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region.

Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid‑size four‑year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

EEOC Statement

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