Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - On-site, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- On-site, Harrisburg, PA 17101 

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire (Permanent placement on company payroll with immediate full benefits; not a temporary job)

Location: Harrisburg, PA 17101 (Downtown Harrisburg area)

Schedule: Full-Time, Rotating Shifts (Includes day, evening, night, and weekend rotations based on unit needs)

New Hire Starting Base Pay: $19.00 – $21.40 per hour (Starting salary placement is determined by direct patient care background, CNA certification, and surgical unit experience.)

Future Earning Potential: Position salary range progresses up to $28.60 per hour over time through performance, tenure, and clinical career advancement.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. 
• Certified Nursing Assistant:  Successful completion of nursing assistant training program.
• Certification & Skills: Current/Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required. Strong understanding of body mechanics, safe transfer techniques, patient mobility, and direct patient care workflows.
• Clinical Capabilities: Hands-on competency in taking vital signs, point-of-care testing (including blood glucose), weights, intake/output (I&O) tracking, telemetry monitor reapplication, urine specimen collection, and Foley care.
• Interpersonal & Teamwork: Ability to communicate effectively with RNs and care team members, follow clinical direction, handle patient safety indicators, and respond calmly to emergent situations.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Direct Patient Care & ADLs: Assist post-surgical and orthopedic patients with daily living activities, including bathing, feeding, ambulation, turning/repositioning, and toileting under RN direction.
• Clinical Monitoring & Core Responsibilities: Measure and record vital signs, weights, blood glucose levels, and I collect specimens; apply telemetry monitors; and report changes in patient status immediately to the RN.
• Patient Safety & Supervision: Complete regular safety checks, apply/monitor restraint protocols per physician instructions, implement diversional activities, and provide one-on-one supervision or companionship as required.
• Unit Operations & Stocking: Clean and organize patient rooms, maintain unit equipment, stock clinical supplies, change bed linens, answer call lights, and manage intra-hospital patient transportation 
• Administrative & Care Documentation: Record patient care activities accurately in the electronic medical record, process clerical requests, and handle supply charging/crediting.

What We Offer

• Education & Career Growth: Up to $6,000 per year in tuition assistance, partner university discounts, select tuition-covered degree programs, and clinical advancement pathways.
• Health & Well-Being: Immediate medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting day one, plus access to free onsite clinics and 24/7 virtual care.
• Dual-Tier Retirement Program: Generous combined retirement package with employer contributions up to 8% of your eligible pay through matching funds and company-paid plans.
• Work-Life Balance & Time Off: Paid holidays, up to 5.5 weeks of annual PTO (with buy/sell options), paid parental leave, backup childcare resources, student loan relief support, and pre-tax transit options.