Certified Nurse Assistant I - Surgery

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for a PRN shift at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. You will provide patient care in a compassionate environment with a team dedicated to quality service and safety, including assisting with personal care, vital signs, mobility, and nutrition.

The role emphasizes reliability for night shifts, with opportunities to grow clinical skills in a supportive setting and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred; 1 year in these facilities required.
• NAI program completion; NA I registry; Medication Safety AME; facility restrictive interventions training within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care: bathe, dress, groom, use the lavatory.
• Measure and record vital signs (BP, temp, HR, RR).
• Support mobility: turn, reposition, transfer bedbound patients.
• Assist with meals and track food and liquid intake.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NAI program completion

NA I registry

Medication Safety AME

Restrictive interventions training (NC)

Job description

What We Offer

Welcome to Surgery 1 ! PRN– Make a Difference with a Team That Feels Like Home

Looking for a prn shift where you’re more than just a number? Our Surgery 1 team is known for its compassionate leadership, low turnover, and strong sense of camaraderie. We care for patients with a wide range of acute medical needs, giving you the chance to grow your clinical skills in a supportive environment. With leaders who are present and deeply invested in your success, this is a night shift that offers stability, impact, and community.

• Schedule: PRN as needed/ 2 shifts in 6 weeks time period
• Department: Surgery 1
• Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

Why become a Certified Nursing Assistant at Novant Health? Tuition Reimbursement Programs to assist you in your career growth!

Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

What You'll Do

• Assisting with personal care: Help patients bathe, dress, groom, and use the lavatory.
• Measuring vital signs: Check and record a patient's blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and respiration.
• Supporting mobility: Turn, reposition, and transfer bedbound patients or help them move between beds and wheelchairs.
• Feeding and nutrition: Serve meals, assist patients with eating, and track food and liquid intake.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: 1 year, preferred. 1 year in Assisted Living facilities only: experience working in long-term care or assisted living, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Completion of NAI program, required. Listed with the nurse aide registry as an NA I, required. Medication Safety - AME, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, 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.

Job Opening ID

196319