Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Behavioral Health

About the job

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Type: Full Time Day Shift 3-12 hour shifts with rotating weekend

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) excels in this role:

• Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
• Manages the tech desk and supports nursing/physician staff and overall department throughput.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned; participates in performance improvement and required education.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

EDUCATION:

• High school degree preferred.

• Hospital experience preferred.

More about Rutherford Regional

Rutherford Regional Hospital is a 143-bed acute care hospital in Rutherford County and the surrounding communities, providing a wide range of healthcare services to communities across southern Western North Carolina. Known for its commitment to quality care, advanced clinical services, and strong community connections, Raleigh General offers team members the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

EEOC Statement

Rutherford Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 352282
• Job Category: Nursing
• Posting Date: 2026-10-16
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139, US
• FTE: 0.9 - 72 hr/pp (Full Time)
• Career Site Category: Nursing - Support
• Position Type: Primary
• Facility Name: Rutherford Regional Health System
• Is this position grant-funded?: No