Certified Nurse Assistant I PACU

Job description

What We Offer
As a CNA I at Novant Health’s Matthews Medical Center, you’ll be trusted to deliver remarkable care to our patients for surgery. 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. Your skill, judgment and adaptability will help drive safe, compassionate care where it matters most.
This PRN role is ideal for experienced CNA's looking to work within a high-performing, collaborative team with exposure to a wide range of patients.
>Need 1-2yrs or more CNA hospital experience
What makes this unit stand out:
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a strong culture of accountability and support
• Opportunities to broaden your clinical skills across a variety of procedures
• Backed by Novant Health’s commitment to innovation, inclusion, and advancement

What You'll Do
• Assist with vital signs, patient hygiene, feeding, mobility, and comfort measures
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to support patient care plans
• Respond quickly to patient needs, including high-acuity or rapid-turnover areas
• Document care activities accurately and maintain strong communication across teams
• Help maintain unit supplies, equipment, and overall readiness

What We're Looking For
• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: 1 year, preferred. 1 year Assisted Living facilities only: experience working in long-term care or assisted living, required.
• 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.

Why Choose Novant Health?
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.
Job Opening ID
198604