Lifepoint Health·Apex, North Carolina
The CNA provides basic patient care, including hygiene, mobility assistance, and monitoring vital signs under nursing supervision. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe patient environment and supporting admission and discharge procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for delivering basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, supporting patients' comfort and assisting with daily living activities and clinical procedures.
Essential Functions
Perform basic patient care tasks including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
Provide general nursing support such as positioning, lifting, turning, and using special equipment.
Assist with toileting needs using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation to the bathroom.
Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake/output measurements accurately and document in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms for admission and transfer, ensuring cleanliness and equipment readiness.
Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment with attention to ventilation and lighting.
Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling of patient belongings.
Answer patient call lights, phones, and pages, responding promptly and appropriately.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a healthcare environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Completion of a nursing assistant training course.
Minimum six months of experience in an acute care or long-term care setting preferred.
Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant.
CPR/BCLS certification required.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must have completed a nursing assistant training course and hold a current state certification as a Nursing Assistant. CPR/BCLS certification is required, and six months of experience in acute or long-term care is preferred.
Market context
Certified Nurse Aide roles in North Carolina are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and home health settings. Competition often centers on current NA I licensure, accredited training, and Basic Life Support certification, while the listed benefits include insurance options and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license and BLS status before applying.