Certified Nursing Assistant I, CNA - Med/Surg

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health’s Scott’s Hill Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Med/Surg team on the night shift (7pm–7am). This full-time role supports daily living activities, vital signs, and patient safety under RN supervision.

You will participate in admissions, transfers, and coordination of patient care with a compassionate team. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, CNA/Nurse Aide certification, and relevant experience; training on safety and respiratory care

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year experience preferred; one year in assisted living is required for certain facilities.
• Completion of NAI program is required; NA I listed in nurse aide registry.
• Medication safety training (AME) is required.
• Clinician competencies for restrictive interventions per NC Board of Nursing timeline.

Responsibilities

• Performs personal care activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Assists with transfers, positioning, and mobility under supervision.
• Monitors nutrition and I&O; supports nursing with hydration and meals.
• Records vital signs and reports changes to nurse; adheres to safety and infection-control procedures.
• Responsible for supplies and patient comfort; participates in admission/discharge/transfer processes.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Offer

• Schedule: 7pm - 7am, Night Shift, Full-time
• Department: Med/Surg
• Location: Scott's Hill Medical Center

Be part of something new at Scott’s Hill Medical Center, Novant Health’s newest coastal hospital. We’re excited to welcome Certified Nursing Assistants to our growing Med/Surg team.

If you’re looking for a role where you can sharpen your clinical skills, learn in a supportive environment, and contribute to a team that truly values your work, this is the place for you. With opportunities for advancement and a culture built on compassion and teamwork, your career can thrive here.

What You'll Do

Essential Functions
Performs personal care (activities of daily living): Bathing (assist, bed, bath, tub bath, shower, sits), mouth care, skin care, hair care, nail care, bed making (modified), dressing and undressing.
Uses appropriate body mechanics: Applies proper technique when assisting patients with turning and positioning, transfers (chair and stretcher), use of lifts, assistance with ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
Assists with patient's nutritional needs: Prepares patients for meal time, assists and/or feeds patients, measures and records intake and output, collaborates with the nurse regarding patient's increased or restricted fluid needs.
Assists with patient's elimination needs: Bedpan/urinal, bowel/bladder retraining, collect/test specimens, perineal/catheter care, applies condom caths, enemas (non-medicated), empties drainage devices from body cavities/wounds, and measures and records output.
Adheres to safety measures: Side rails/call bells, mitts and restraints, Basic Life Support including AED, CPR, Anti-Choking (Heimlich Maneuver), infection control (handwashing, isolation technique, universal precautions). Utilizes safety devices and good body mechanics to avoid injury to patient or self. Cleans equipment according to policy and returns it to appropriate area and unit. Maintains cleanliness in patient room, utility room, medication room, and desk area. Keeps hallways clear of equipment.
Special procedures: Obtains and records vital signs - temperature (oral, rectal, axillary), pulse (radial, apical), respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry (O2 saturation), finger stick blood sugars, height and weight (stand-up scales/bed scales). Application of heat/cold therapy. Prevention and care for decubitus ulcers. Performs surgical skin preops and scrubs. Cleans dressing changes. Applies and removes ace bandages, TEDs and binders, and EKG monitor leads. Provides postmortem care. Assists patient with appropriate cough/deep breathing technique. Assist with patient mobilization as directed by nurse.
Assists in admission, discharge, and transfer process: Assumes responsibility for gathering and labeling patient belongings for transfer or discharge and accompanies patient when indicated. Orients patient/family in use of call bell, lights, phone, emergency call bell, television, and information packet, including hospital policies. Transports patients to other units/departments or to discharge area as needed.
Notifies nurse of changes in patient's condition or behavior, results of treatments, accidents, incidents, errors, and all abnormal values of patient data (such as vital signs and blood glucose).
Restocks routine medication administration related supplies for nurse and may have access to non-controlled patient medications; is required to ensure unattended storage device within a patient’s room is secure and locked at all times to prevent unauthorized access; is required to alert pharmacy or nursing personnel if unsecured medications are found.
Performs additional advanced tasks (known as CNA I Plus 4) as identified by Novant Health from the approved list from the North Carolina Board of Nursing and as selected by clinical department. Must complete training and competency validation by NH registered nurse prior to performing skill.
Teamwork: Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members/internal customers. Consistently demonstrates a willingness to adjust activities to accommodate the needs of team members/internal customers. Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate. Accepts responsibility for actions and responds positively upon feedback from others.
Medical Unit Receptionist (MUR): Duties may be assigned as determined by unit leaders and unit needs. If needed in this role, the CNA must be able to perform the MUR skills as indicated in the MUR job description.
Assisted Living Only: Offers suggestions for fall prevention and monitors skin integrity and reports to Charge Nurse or Manager any changes. Obtains and documents vital signs monthly. Notifies Charge Nurse or Manager of changes in resident’s condition or behavior, accidents, incidents, and errors.

Non-Essential Functions
All other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Education:High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience:
  • One year preferred.
  • One year 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.