Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Medical / Surgical

Posted for internal applicants only : August 19 - 24, 2025 at 11 : 00 a.m.

Schedule : 36 hours per week, night / day shifts, 12 hour shifts, every 3rd weekend, Christmas rotation starting 2025

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med / Surg joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

At UPHS - Portage, we strive to be the place employees want to work. We accomplish this through a friendly and supportive team environment. Join our robust nursing team which provides a quality-focused environment. As a nursing assistant you will provide exemplary patient care to support our community.

How you'll contribute

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med / Surg who excels in this role :

• Responsible in assisting the professional staff by performing various patient care activities.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers :

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state Nurse Aide certification. Additional requirements include :

More about UP Health System

UP Health System - Portage is a 36 bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Portage an Equal Opportunity Employer. UPHS - Portage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment : Minority / Female / Disabled / Protected Veteran