Certified Nursing Assistant Highlands Hospital

Mission Health; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Education support through tuition assistance

401(k) Plan with a company match

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Mission Health is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Nursing Team at Highlands Hospital in North Carolina. As a vital part of our team, you will support Registered Nurses in providing essential care, assisting patients with daily needs, and ensuring a safe environment. You’ll work closely with colleagues to enhance patient comfort and dignity.

This role requires certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Basic Cardiac Life Support training within 30 days of employment. You will be offered comprehensive benefits including healthcare and educational support.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort.
• Provide non-medicated care such as dressing changes and skin protection.
• Maintain cleanliness in patient areas.
• Manage supplies and equipment to support infection control.
• Communicate kindly with patients and families.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

CNA Certification

High School Graduate / GED

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Certified Nursing Assistant — Mission Highlands Hospital, Highlands, NC

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Certified Nursing Assistant, you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands‑on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You’ll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
• Providing non‑medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant
• High School Graduate / GED

No Travel Required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial well‑being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Nursing Assistant Highlands Hospital opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing — apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.