Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Cardiac ICU

High Point Medical Center's Cardiac Care Unit is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care, nursing support, and clerical duties in a fast-paced cardiac ICU environment. As a Nurse Technician, you will work alongside licensed nurses to deliver compassionate care to cardiac patients while maintaining a safe, clean unit environment.

Clinical Setting

You will work in the Cardiac Care Unit at High Point Medical Center, a 69-hospital health system serving nearly 6 million patients. The organization is nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology and other specialized clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living
• Maintain a safe patient environment and respond promptly to call lights
• Record vital signs, fluid intake and output, and other patient data
• Collect specimens as directed
• Prepare, assist with, and document patient meals
• Assist patients with mobility and support during transfers and discharges
• Help with patient admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures
• Maintain unit cleanliness, manage supplies and equipment, and inspect patient charts
• Update, assemble, and maintain patient charts; assist with record requests
• Answer phones professionally, relay messages, and direct physician calls to nurses
• Provide information to patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Assess unit supply needs, maintain inventory, and deliver requisitions and specimens
• Assist with patient care procedures, unit coordination, and staff orientation
• Attend unit meetings and continuing education programs
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course
• BLS certification

Schedule

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $18.85 to $29.70 per hour, based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training
• Premium pay available for shift differentials and on-call duties
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Note: Eligibility for benefits programs may depend on your FTE or employment status. Please ask a recruiter for more information during your interview.