Certified Nurse Assistant II Medical Surgical

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off starting day one

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant II for the Post-Surgical Acute Care unit in Winston-Salem, NC. Join a fast-paced team caring for post-operative and medically complex patients, with a focus on recovery, monitoring, and education before discharge.

The role offers opportunities for specialty education, certifications, and a clinical ladder, plus advanced technology and a new facility with comprehensive benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• One year experience preferred.
• NA I and NA II certification required; NA registry as NA I in good standing; NA II certification with state.
• NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions within 3 months of hire for ED/Behavioral Health units.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to post-surgical and medically complex patients.
• Monitor and assess patients recovering from various procedures.
• Monitor for complications and communicate changes to the care team.
• Educate patients and families on recovery expectations, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the EMR.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care supporting safe transitions home.

Skills

Post-surgical patient care

Patient education

Documentation in EMR

Team collaboration

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

What We Offer

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAII) - Post-Surgical Acute Care

Forsyth Medical Center | Full-Time Days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) | Winston-Salem, NC

Join our Post-Surgical Acute Care team and care for post-operative and medically complex patients who require continued recovery, monitoring, and education before discharge. This fast-paced unit provides the opportunity to develop strong clinical skills while caring for patients with diverse surgical and medical needs. Working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll play a critical role in helping patients recover safely and achieve positive outcomes.

Why Join Our Post-Surgical Acute Care Team?

• Advance your nursing career through specialty-focused education, certifications, and clinical ladder opportunities.
• Utilize advanced technology and innovative resources that support safe, efficient patient care.
• Thrive in a newly constructed facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
• Access wellness and resiliency resources designed to support a successful and sustainable nursing career.
• Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off starting on your first day.

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

What You'll Do

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive care to post-surgical and medically complex patients.
• Monitor and assess patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures.
• Monitor for complications and communicate changes in patient condition to the care team.
• Educate patients and families on recovery expectations, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the electronic medical record.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that supports safe transitions home.

What We're Looking For

Education: High School or GED, required.

Experience: One year, preferred.

Licensure/Certification: (required)

• Completion of NA I and NA II programs.
• NA registry as NA I in good standing. Current NA II certification with state.
• NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units.

Additional Skills/Requirements (required): BON Health Care Provider. Medication Safety - AME

Additional Skills/Requirements (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

196372