What are the responsibilities and job description for the C N A - Med Surg (FT Night) position at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center and Careers?
Make a hands-on difference at every bedside. As a CNA at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), you’ll provide essential patient care and comfort, keep the unit running smoothly, and partner closely with RNs and providers to support safe, timely recoveries. If you value teamwork, compassion, and doing the little things right, this is your place.
About Us
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. More than 750 team members deliver a comprehensive range of services close to home. Guided by our values of safety, quality, integrity, and community, our mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare across North Arkansas. Our vision is to be the region’s most trusted and preferred healthcare provider—one patient, one family, one neighbor at a time.
Job Summary
Provide direct, non-licensed patient care and unit support on a medical-surgical floor under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Duties include ADLs, vital signs and intake/output, safe patient handling, specimen collection, and timely communication of patient condition changes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and document vital signs, intake & output, weights, pulse oximetry; promptly report changes to the RN.
- Provide ADLs: bathing, oral care, grooming, toileting, safe transfers/ambulation, positioning, range of motion.
- Make beds, answer call lights courteously, maintain a clean, safe environment, and prepare rooms for admissions.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and transports; ensure proper patient identification.
- Collect and label specimens (urine, stool, sputum); document per policy.
- Support meal tray delivery/pickup; document PO intake; recognize and report nutrition concerns.
- Use mechanical lifts and follow safe-patient-handling procedures.
Built-in keywords: Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, nursing assistant, medical-surgical, Med-Surg, inpatient, ADLs, vital signs, I&O, pulse oximetry, specimen collection, safe patient handling, restraints, BLS, hospital, EHR/EMR.
Job Qualifications
Required
- Current CNA certification (Arkansas).
- BLS (re-certification every 2 years).
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; professional, compassionate communication.
Preferred
- Recent inpatient or long-term care CNA experience.
- Familiarity with telemetry lead placement, Accu-Chek/blood glucose checks.
Compensation & Schedule
- Job type: Full-time (PRN/part-time may be considered)
- Shifts: 12-hour days or nights with rotating weekends/holidays; occasional float to like units
- Pay: Competitive base pay with shift differentials (details during interview)
Why Join Us
- Close-knit Med-Surg teams and supportive RN partners.
- Clear skills ladder with training on telemetry support, patient mobility, and safe-handling equipment.
- Mission-driven culture focused on safety, quality, integrity, and community.
Benefits Overview
- Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan.
- Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.
- Basic life insurance and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered.
- Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial.
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years.
- Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services.
- AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families.
- On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness.
- Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.
- Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities.
- Pet insurance and identity theft protection available.
- Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.