Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Behavioral Health

We have multiple openings for CNA jobs near Durham, NC, for a state-operated psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Your expertise as a Certified Nursing Assistant will help ensure high-quality care for those in need.

These highly sought-after positions offer premium pay and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Successful candidates must be able to complete onboarding requirements and begin their assignment according to the terms of their contract. There is a mandatory 4-week onboarding for orientation and training, first shift (7a–3:30p), on weekdays, at the beginning of the assignment.

CNA Job Details

• 16-week contract (with opportunities for 13-week contract renewals)
• Full-time schedule, 40 hours
• Five 8-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend
• 1st shift (7a–3:30p)
• 2nd shift (3p–11:30p) is the greatest need
• 3rd shift (11p–7:30a)

License and Credentials Requirements

• 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 patient vital signs
• Supervising patients at all times
• 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; those with criminal activity charges may not be considered.

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Please contact us if you have additional questions about CNA jobs near Durham, NC, and the surrounding area.

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.