Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical Telemetry

Department 35218 High Point Medical Center – Nursing: Medical Telemetry. Full‑time, benefits‑eligible, 36 hours per week.

About the role

The Nursing Assistant I performs designated basic patient care and related nursing tasks to provide optimal/quality care consistent with hospital mission and nursing philosophy, goals, standards, and bylaws. Assists the Licensed Nurse in the implementation of nursing care in predictable, uncomplicated, and stable patient situations as directed.

Provides assistance to the nursing staff by rendering specific treatments in addition to basic nursing care to assigned patients. Delivers direct and indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmental specific care.

Schedule

• Three 12‑hour shifts per week (7 am – 7 pm)
• Weekend rotation required

Pay

Hourly range: $19.80 – $29.70

• Base compensation within the listed range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay (shift, on‑call, etc.) based on the teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of an applicable state Board of Nursing Aide I approved training program/competency evaluation
• Nurse Aide I Registration – Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide I Registry
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' condition and promptly report any changes, abnormalities, or safety concerns to the licensed nurse
• Obtain and accurately document vital signs, heights, weights, intake/output, specimens, and other patient care information
• Assist patients with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, positioning, mobility, and comfort measures
• Support patient treatments and delegated nursing tasks, including glucose monitoring, catheter care, heat/cold applications, and other non‑sterile procedures
• Provide one‑on‑one patient observation and maintain patient safety at all times
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, ambulation, and safe use of mobility equipment and lifts
• Prepare patients for meals, assist with feeding, monitor dietary intake, and support hydration requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment, including stocking supplies and changing linens
• Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests
• Assist with pre‑operative, post‑operative, and other specialized patient care activities as directed
• Collaborate effectively with nurses and team members, communicate patient information during shift changes, and support unit operations
• Deliver exceptional customer service through compassionate, professional, and patient‑centered care
• Participate in staff meetings, required education, and training programs to maintain knowledge and competency
• Adhere to departmental policies, professional standards, and teamwork expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.