Certified Nursing Assistant I

Job description

What We Offer
Emergency Department Certified Nurse assistant (CNA1)
Join the region's busiest and most advanced Emergency Department. Our Emergency Room serves patients across 15 counties. As an ED CNA1 you'll provide expert care to patients of all ages, from infants to geriatrics. The department sees approximately 190 to 240 patients daily and cares for a wide range of conditions, including cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, diabetic crises, behavioral health concerns, and other acute medical conditions.
Forsyth Medical Center | Full-Time Days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) | Winston-Salem, NC
What's in It for You?
• Accelerate your career with ED-specific training, specialty certifications, and clinical ladder opportunities.
• Leverage cutting-edge technology that empowers nurses to provide efficient, Safe high-quality emergency care.
• Prioritize your well-being with resources focused on resilience, work-life balance, and mental wellness.
• Receive competitive pay and industry-leading benefits starting on your first day of employment.
• Enjoy long-term stability and career mobility within Novant Health.
• Support your work/life balance with wellness and resiliency resources.

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.
What You'll Do
• Provide direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, and monitoring patient condition in a fast-paced emergency setting.
• Support emergency care teams by preparing patients for exams, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
• Perform specimen collection, EKGs, splint application assistance, wound care support, and other delegated clinical tasks.
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care.

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.

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
199065