Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Behavioral Health

We have multiple openings for behavioral health CNA jobs in Morganton, NC, at a state-operated psychiatric hospital, near Marion and the Hickory-Lenoir metropolitan area. Your training and expertise as a Certified Nursing Assistant will help ensure high-quality care for those in need.

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

Successful candidates must complete onboarding requirements and begin their assignment immediately.

Job Details

• 16-week contract (with opportunities for additional 13-week contract renewals)
• Full-time rotating 36/48 schedule

Shift Details

• Three 12-hour shifts/four 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend
• Day shift positions (7a–7:30p)
• Night shift positions (7p–7:30a)
• Mandatory 4-week onboarding for orientation and training, first shift (7:00a– 3:30p), weekdays, 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
• At least one year of nursing experience

Primary Job Duties

• Assisting patients with daily activities (bathing, moving, 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.

Contact Us

Please contact us if you have additional questions about behavioral health CNA jobs in Morganton, NC, or in other parts of the state.

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.