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Certified Nursing Assistant I, CNA 1

Novant Health logoNovant HealthDanbury, NCPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in North Carolina post a median of $18.50 an hour, the middle half $17–$20.66, across 316 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).

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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.

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About the job

What We Offer

Join the Skilled Nursing Facility team at Community Hospital of Stokes , where Certified Nursing Assistants play an important role in providing compassionate, hands-on care to residents. As a CNA, you’ll work closely with nurses and other members of the care team to support daily living needs, promote comfort and dignity, and help maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Why CNAs Choose This Role

  • Provide meaningful, hands-on care and build connections with residents
  • Work closely with nurses and an interdisciplinary care team
  • Support residents with daily activities while promoting independence and dignity
  • Develop valuable experience in a skilled nursing environment
  • Enjoy a consistent full-time, 12-hour night shift schedule

Facility: Community Hospital of Stokes | Location: Danbury, NC | Position Type: PRN | Work Schedule: PRN Schedule, Variable Shifts

What You'll Do

  • Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, mobility, and other routine needs
  • Provide compassionate care while maintaining resident comfort, privacy, and dignity
  • Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition or status to the nursing team
  • Document care and assistance provided according to established procedures
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment for residents
  • Work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse
  • Collaborate with the care team to support each resident’s individualized plan of care

What We're Looking For

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
  • Experience:
  • One year preferred.
  • One year Assisted Living facilities only: experience working in long-term care or assisted living, required.
  • 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.

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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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