CNA - Care Center - Full Time

What We Offer

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

Schedule : Full Time Days, 7A-7P

Department : - Behavioral Health Emergency Room

Location : Forsyth Medical Center – Winston Salem, NC

What You'll Do

The Emergency Department Behavioral Health Certified Nursing Assistant (ED BH CNA) provides direct patient care and safety support for behavioral health patients within the Emergency Department. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the ED BH CNA assists with activities of daily living, maintains a safe therapeutic environment, performs continuous observation of assigned patients, and supports the interdisciplinary team in the management of patients experiencing psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral crises. The role requires strong communication skills, compassion, vigilance, and the ability to respond appropriately in high-acuity and rapidly changing situations.

What We're Looking For

Education : High School Diploma or GED, required.

Experience : 1 year of 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.

Job Opening ID

173332