Certified Nursing Assistant, MedSurg - Nights

Start your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the Scion Health community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long‑term care unit. At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – supports nursing staff by assisting patients with activities of daily living, hygiene, mobility, and basic clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The CNA contributes to patient safety, comfort, and care coordination while promoting a clean and efficient unit environment.

• Provides personal care including bathing, grooming, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Assists with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and use of mobility aids.
• Takes and records vital signs, weights, and intake/output accurately.
• Supports patient admission, transfer, and discharge activities.
• Responds promptly to call lights, patient needs, and RN/LPN directions.
• Prepares patient rooms, maintains cleanliness, and manages basic environmental tasks.
• Assists with feeding, tray delivery/removal, and dietary support.
• Performs delegated routine procedures (e.g., enemas, hot/cold therapy) under RN direction.
• Applies and monitors use of restraints under appropriate supervision.
• Provides emotional support and maintains patient dignity.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy and documentation proficiency.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and universal precautions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under supervision.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and compassion in all interactions.

• Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

• Access to patient health and demographic data required for care delivery.

• Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids, hazardous materials, and varying patient conditions. Requires use of PPE and adherence to safety standards.

• Completion of a state‑approved nursing assistant training program.

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy.
• De‑escalation training required within time frame required by facility policy.

• Minimum six months of experience in an acute care or long‑term care setting preferred.