CNA, Med Surg, PRN NIGHTS - JR55-1

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Med Surg Unit
Northwest Florida Community Hospital – Chipley, FL

Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH) is seeking a dependable and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) team on a PRN Night Shift basis. This is a great opportunity for a CNA who enjoys providing hands-on patient care in a supportive hospital environment while maintaining a flexible schedule.

Position Summary

The Med/Surg CNA works closely with registered nurses and other members of the healthcare team to provide safe, compassionate care to hospitalized patients. This position assists patients with activities of daily living, monitors basic patient needs, and helps maintain a comfortable and safe environment throughout the night.

Schedule

• PRN (As Needed)

• Night Shift

• Availability for weekends and holidays may be required based on department needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and other activities of daily living.

• Obtain and document vital signs, weights, intake/output, and other information as assigned.

• Assist with patient mobility, repositioning, transfers, and ambulation.

• Respond promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.

• Assist with admissions, discharges, and room preparation.

• Observe patients and promptly report changes in condition or concerns to the nursing staff.

• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and fall-prevention practices.

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

• Work collaboratively with nurses and other members of the Med/Surg team.

• Perform additional patient-care duties within the CNA scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.

• Current BLS/CPR certification preferred or required upon hire.

• Previous hospital, Med/Surg, skilled nursing, or direct patient-care experience preferred.

• Ability to safely lift, reposition, transfer, and assist patients.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer-service skills.

• Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, or assist patients (up to 50+ lbs with assistance)

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout shift

• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations

Work Environment

• Hospital setting

• Fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and prioritization

• Exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids; adherence to PPE required

Why Join NFCH?

• Supportive, team-oriented culture

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives

• Flexible PRN scheduling

• Work in a respected community hospital setting

 

Join the NFCH Med/Surg team and help us provide compassionate, quality care—one patient at a time.

 

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a pre-employment drug screening and background screening. Failure to submit to either screening, falsification of any screening information, or a positive finding on a drug test will result in removal from consideration for employment for a period of one year.