Certified Nursing Assistant I
Shift: Full-time, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (three 12-hour shifts per week)
Location: Matthews Medical Center, General Med/Surg Department
About the Role
Provides and documents assistance to patients with activities of daily living and maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
As a night shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you'll play a vital role in providing compassionate, patient-centered care while helping ensure patients remain safe and comfortable throughout the night. You'll care for an assigned group of patients, supporting the nursing team by obtaining vital signs, collecting routine blood work, assisting with activities of daily living, and monitoring for changes in patient condition.
A large part of the shift is focused on helping patients prepare for a restful night by assisting with toileting, hygiene, repositioning, and other comfort needs. Throughout the night, you'll respond to call lights, provide ongoing support, and collaborate with the care team to meet each patient's individual needs. You'll also perform scheduled vital signs for patients requiring closer monitoring, such as those recovering from a stroke, while helping create a safe, calm, and healing environment for every patient.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (toileting, hygiene, repositioning, etc.)
- Obtain and document vital signs
- Collect routine blood work
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition
- Respond to call lights and provide ongoing patient support
- Collaborate with the nursing team to meet individual patient needs
- Perform scheduled vital signs for patients requiring closer monitoring
- Maintain a safe, clean, and healing environment
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- One year of experience (preferred)
- One year of experience in long-term care or assisted living (required for Assisted Living facilities only)
- Completion of NAI program (required)
- Listed with the nurse aide registry as an NA I (required)
- Medication Safety - AME certification (required)
- NC state-approved curricula for restrictive interventions within 3 months of hire (required for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units)
Preferred Skills
- Basic computer skills for documentation
Why Join Us
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.