Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Life Insurance

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for a Full-Time, Day Shift at Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte, NC. You will assist healthcare staff, take vital signs, draw blood, and support patient care in a secure correctional facility.

We offer competitive pay ($19–$21 hourly), comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a team dedicated to quality care and a safe, respectful work environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified by professional organization in the state.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
• Acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs, height and weight.
• Assists with PPDs and EKGs.
• Draws blood.
• Measures and records intake and output.
• Assists with patient treatments such as dressing changes, decubitus ulcer, and tracheostomy care.
• Adheres to Universal Precaution procedures and established Infection Control procedures.
• Schedules appointments.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Is proficient with CPR and recognizes need to implement. Receive re-certification training annually.
• Assists in cleaning, sterilizing and securing of equipment.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.

Skills

Vital signs

CPR

Infection control

Patient care

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification (state)

Job description

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Full Time Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 13307

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Join the VitalCore Team in North Carolina! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Certified Nursing Assistant at Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina for Full-Time, Day Shift!

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Holiday Pay: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists Physicians and Nurses to meet the health care needs of patients.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT SCHEDULE

• Full-Time
• Day Shift

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified by professional organization in the state.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
• Acute care experience preferred.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Takes vital signs, height and weight.
• Assists with PPDs and EKGs.
• Draws blood.
• Measures and records intake and output.
• Assists with patient treatments such as dressing changes, decubitus ulcer, and tracheostomy care.
• Adheres to Universal Precaution procedures and established Infection Control procedures.
• Schedules appointments.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Is proficient with CPR and recognizes need to implement. Receive re-certification training annually.
• Assists in cleaning, sterilizing and securing of equipment.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.