Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA I- General Med/Surg
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in South Carolina post a median of $19 an hour, the middle half $17.50–$20.75, across 45 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in South Carolina earn a median of $17.90 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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About the job
What We Offer
Join the patient care team at Coastal Carolina Medical Center as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA I). In this rewarding role, you'll provide hands-on support and compassionate care, helping patients maintain comfort, dignity, and well-being while fostering a positive healthcare experience for patients and their families.
Why CNAs Choose This Role
- Provide compassionate, hands-on care that makes a meaningful difference in patients' daily lives.
- Build valuable healthcare experience while supporting patients with their personal care, mobility, comfort, and recovery.
- Work alongside a dedicated team of nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals in a collaborative environment.
- Develop strong communication, observation, and patient advocacy skills that support career growth in healthcare.
- Create meaningful connections with patients and their families through compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Play an essential role in promoting patient safety, dignity, and overall well-being.
- Gain experience caring for diverse patient populations in a rewarding and fast-paced setting.
- Make a lasting impact every day by helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Facility: Coastal Carolina Medical Center | Location: Hardeeville, SC | Position Type: Full-Time |
Work Schedule: 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
What You'll Do
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.
Assisted Living units only: Responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily living as scheduled and reporting any change in status to the Charge Nurse.
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
200433
From Novant Health's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Novant Health
Novant Health is a nonprofit health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with 21 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) inpatient medical centers, more than 730 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) physician clinics and more than 43,000 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) team members in North Carolina and South Carolina, where it bought three hospitals from Tenet in 2024. Source: Novant Health, Our Company
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