CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in North Carolina post a median of $17.64 an hour, the middle half $16.50–$19.50, across 502 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in North Carolina earn a median of $18.49 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Certified nursing assistants in North Carolina: pay by town and employer
What North Carolina requires of a certified nursing assistant
Nurse Aide I on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry, from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation (Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section).
- Exam: State-approved Nurse Aide I competency exam; applications and scheduling go through Credentia (per the registry page).
- Staying active: Listing lasts 24 months; renew with at least 8 hours of paid, RN-supervised nursing or nursing-related work in that period, reported on a renewal form signed by an RN.
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in North Carolina
CNA and patient care technician jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 16.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 69.2%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.97x · Clicks 121
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.4% · Stating an hourly rate 47.4%
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About the job
Are you looking for Growth, Support, and a Clean Start for Your Nursing Career? Then Come Join Our Team!
All Shifts Available!
We have a leadership team dedicated to empowering and nurturing our staff.
Why Choose Us ?
- Invest in Your Future: We prioritize employee development, providing opportunities to hone your skills and advance your career.
- A Team You'll Love: Our leadership team is laser-focused on overall team satisfaction. We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where you feel valued and heard.
- Clean and Efficient Workplace: We take pride in maintaining an exceptionally clean environment and ensuring you have all the tools you need to work efficiently and effectively.
Benefits for our Full Time Team Members
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & More
- Paid time off
- 401K
- Employee discount Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs (for a better work-life balance)
- Mentor Bonuses
- Great culture with a sincere appreciation for everyone!
Meet the Team & Explore Your Options!
Are you a skilled and motivated C.N.A. seeking a career with a focus on growth and teamwork? We invite you to:
- Meet our Director of Nursing and discuss your career goals with a leader who champions your success.
- Connect with HR to learn more about our benefits package and other incentives we offer.
- Tour our facility and experience the difference firsthand.
Responsibilities of a CNA
- Recording vital signs, including blood pressure and pulse rate, as requested by staff
- Reminding patients to take medications and other nutritional supplements as needed
- Checking patient vital signs each day and keeping precise records in the patient's chart
Qualifications for a CNA
- Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Program required.
- Clear and active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure in the state of practice required.
Our Service Standards
- Sincere Appreciation...for everyone
- Hearing Needs...and responding quickly
- Caring Approach...in everything we do
- Managing Situations...for positive outcomes
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Qualifications
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS* Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, or related experience and / or training. * Successful completion of State-approved Nursing Assistant Certification course.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTShift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, lift and or transfer residents weighing between 100 and 250 pounds, see, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. May be required to work beyond their regular scheduled shift. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
OTHER REQUIREMENTSParticipates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.
From Cypress Pointe's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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