Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float Pool

About the role

This position floats to acute care and intermediate care units at High Point Medical Center. The Nurse Aide I assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Nurse Aide I assists in maintaining a clean, safe patient environment and performs job responsibilities in a safe manner. The Nurse Aide I maintains clinical and professional competencies as appropriate to the ages, developmental stages and special needs of the patients served.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program
• Current listing with the NC Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to support comfort, hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and safety
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, toileting, transfers, and positioning
• Measure, record, and report vital signs, intake/output, weights, and other patient data
• Support basic clinical tasks such as specimen collection, blood glucose checks, and non sterile dressing care (per competency)
• Monitor patients under close observation needs, including safety and behavioral precautions
• Communicate observations and complete documentation per policy and care team direction
• Assist with range of motion exercises, CPR, postmortem care, and other delegated tasks
• Provide patient and family support and education under RN supervision