Certified Nurse Assistant I Floater

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Full-Time Night shift CNA for the Coastal Professional Nursing Resource Team (Float Pool) at the New Hanover facilities. The role supports multiple units, delivering patient-centered care, documenting vital signs, and promoting safety and comfort during each patient’s stay.

The CST-PNRT emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with nurses and providers, and the ability to adapt across clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: 1 year preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Complete NAI program; listed as NA I; Medication Safety-AMe required.
• Basic computer skills for documentation are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and support daily activities to promote comfort and dignity.
• Serve as a trusted partner to nurses and providers to share observations and support care plans.
• Assist with safe mobility, ambulation, repositioning, and fall-prevention to ensure safe patient progress.
• Document vitals and patient status accurately to strengthen communication and decision-making.
• Create a calm, supportive environment for patients and families, setting expectations and offering reassurance.
• Provide and document assistance with activities of daily living under RN supervision.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Offer

Full-Time Night in the Coastal Professional Nursing Resource Team – Expand Your Skills with a Supportive, Dynamic Team

The CST-PNRT offers a dynamic and collaborative environment built on trust, adaptability, and professional growth. Certified nursing assistants in this department demonstrate a high level of autonomy and accountability as they support multiple units and diverse patient populations. Team members are empowered to make sound clinical decisions, manage their assignments independently, and adapt quickly to changing needs. Leadership is engaged and supportive, fostering an environment that values initiative, critical thinking, and excellence in patient care. The Float Pool is ideal for certified nursing assistants who take pride in their independence, professionalism, and ability to thrive in a variety of clinical settings.

• Schedule: 6:45pm - 7:15am, Night Shift, Full-time (Float Pool Differential)


• Department: Coastal Professional Nursing Resource Team (CST-PNRT)


• Location:
  
  
  
  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
  
  
  • Novant Health New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital
  
  
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care by using your clinical experience to anticipate needs, support daily activities, and promote comfort and dignity throughout each patient’s stay.


• Serve as a trusted partner to nurses and providers, using your seasoned judgment to share meaningful observations, support care plans, and help the team stay aligned in a fast‑paced environment.


• Guide safe mobility and recovery efforts, drawing on your expertise to assist with ambulation, repositioning, and fall‑prevention practices that keep patients progressing safely.


• Ensure accurate, timely documentation of vitals and patient status, contributing reliable information that strengthens communication and supports excellent clinical decision‑making.


• Foster a calm, supportive environment for patients and families, using your experience to offer reassurance, set expectations, and help others feel grounded during challenging moments.


• Provides and documents assistance to patients with activities of daily living and maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.


• Experience: 1 year, preferred.


• Licensure/Certification:Completion of NAI program, required. Listed with the nurse aide registry as an NA I, required. Medication Safety - AME, required.


• Additional Skills (preferred):Basic computer skills for documentation.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.