Nursing Assistant Certified Nursing Float - Night/Day
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How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $20.68 an hour, the middle half $19.50–$22.49, across 446 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $21.44 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).
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What Pennsylvania requires of a certified nursing assistant
Nurse Aide on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry, from the Pennsylvania Department of Health (registry); Department of Education approves training programs; exam by Credentia for the Department of Human Services.
- Exam: State nurse aide competency examination, taken only by graduates of a PDE-approved program; registration and scheduling through Credentia CNA365.
- Staying active: Credentia page: to stay enrolled on the registry, work as a nurse aide at least one documented day (eight consecutive hours) for pay in an approved facility during the previous 24 months.
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About the job
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible to the Unit Director/Manager/designee for overall practice. In his/her absence is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse or Nursing House Supervisor of the shift. Works under the direct supervision of a professional nurse and is responsible to her/him for the care/duties assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
- High School graduate or GED.
- Completion of a patient care training course is preferred.
Experience
- Previous experience in a position with patient care activity is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Updates knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis including, but not limited to successful completion and maintenance of job related competencies.
- Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.
- Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.
- Uses verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates high level of mental and emotional tolerance, uses tact, sensitivity and sound judgments.
- Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.
License/Certification/Registration
- Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
- If Nursing Assistant Certified must be certified by the state of Pennsylvania.
- Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
- Within three months from the hire/transfer date, completes Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI NCI) training and renews every 2 years thereafter.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives direct supervision from the Unit Director/Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Nursing House Supervisor. Performs under immediate supervision work assignments which are given at frequent intervals and checked regularly.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
None
Why Mount Nittany Health?
At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.
From Mount Nittany Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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