Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.): Psychiatric Hospital

As a dedicated healthcare professional, you deserve a rewarding job with an employer who prioritizes your needs and well-being. MedFirst Staffing offers its nurses top pay and a comprehensive benefits package. We back our nurses with a team of staffing professionals who value your time and your talent and work diligently to support your career ambitions.

We are actively recruiting Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.) for full-time contract positions at a state-operated psychiatric hospital in Morganton, North Carolina. Your expertise and leadership will help ensure high-quality care to those in need.

These highly sought-after positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful candidates must be able to complete onboarding requirements and begin their assignment in accordance with the terms of their contract.

Job Details:

• 16-week contract (with opportunities for additional 13-week contract renewals)
• Full-time rotating 36 / 48 schedule (three 12-hour shifts / four 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend)
• 12-hour day shift (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) and 12-hour night shift (7:00 p.m . – 7:30 a.m.) positions are available
• Mandatory 4-week onboarding for orientation and training, first shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, at the beginning of the assignment

License and Credentials Requirements:

• Current North Carolina C.N.A. certification
• Current PPD
• Current CPR Certification, BLS – American Heart Association

Primary Job Duties:

• Assisting patients with daily activities: bathing, moving, and walking
• Taking and recording vital signs: measuring temperatures, pulses, respirations, and blood pressures
• Supervising patients at all times: ensuring the safety and well-being of patients
• Assisting patients with basic personal hygiene

Job Benefits:

• W-2 Wages (paid weekly)
• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability, are available to full-time employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match)

Applicants must provide up to three professional references, pass a drug screen, and undergo a criminal background check. Applicants with criminal activity charges may not be considered.

About MedFirst Staffing

MedFirst Staffing is a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm and holds the Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, a symbol of quality and commitment to the highest standards in healthcare staffing. Since 2003, MedFirst Staffing has built a trusted reputation for delivering reliable, skilled, and compassionate nurses and clinicians to private- and public-sector healthcare facilities across the country. We serve partners across a wide range of disciplines—including acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, developmental disability, and correctional settings.