Certified Nurse Assistant I - General Med/Surg - PMH

Serve as a trusted partner to nurses and providers, using your seasoned judgment to share meaningful observations, support care plans, and help the team stay aligned in a fast‑paced environment. What You'll Do: Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care by using your clinical experience to anticipate needs, support daily activities, and promote comfort and dignity throughout each patient’s stay.

What We Offer:

Novant Health Pender Memorial Hospital is expanding our General Med/Surg. We are hiring Certified Nursing Assistants who are committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced acute care environment with strong clinical support, advanced technology, and clear pathways for professional growth. Join a team that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of every team member.

 

Schedule: 6:45am - 7:15pm, Day Shift, Full-time (Shift Differential) 

Department:  General Med/Surg

Location: Novant Health Pender Memorial Hospital 

What We're Looking For:

• Education: High school diploma, required. Completion of NAI program, required.
• Experience: One year of relevant experience, preferred.  One year required, Assisted Living facilities only: experience working in long-term care or assisted living
• 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.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care by using your clinical experience to anticipate needs, support daily activities, and promote comfort and dignity throughout each patient’s stay.
• Serve as a trusted partner to nurses and providers, using your seasoned judgment to share meaningful observations, support care plans, and help the team stay aligned in a fast‑paced environment.
• Guide safe mobility and recovery efforts, drawing on your expertise to assist with ambulation, repositioning, and fall‑prevention practices that keep patients progressing safely.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation of vitals and patient status, contributing reliable information that strengthens communication and supports excellent clinical decision‑making.
• Foster a calm, supportive environment for patients and families, using your experience to offer reassurance, set expectations, and help others feel grounded during challenging moments.