Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Harris Regional, OB / GYN

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAI)

Full-Time | Day Shift

$5,000 sign on bonus for CNAs. (A 2-year commitment period is required. The Bonus payout occurs over the 2-year period.)

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

Employee Assistance Program mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants

Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare

And much more

The C.N.A., under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct and non-direct personal care to patients. Understands and reacts effectively to the unique needs of all patients. Works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to provide safe patient care.

In the "Specialist" status an employee must be proficient in the duties of Unit Secretary and meet qualifications required for a Certified Nursing Assistant. Performing Telemetry Tech duties in addition to meeting qualifications for Certified Nursing Assistant may also qualify individual for Specialist title. Training for the Telemetry and / or Unit Secretary duties will be provided on the job.

Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.

Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.

Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

High School graduate or GED preferred.

Current Listing as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property in a facility that provides Nursing Care.

American Heart Association BLS Certification maintained.

Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds.

Ability to see colors, see at least 1 mm squares.

Ability to hear within normal range.

Ability to reach overhead.

Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations.

Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal media.

Ability to move an operate equipment and carry supplies.

Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital 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