Certified Nurse Assistant CNA

Job Type: Full Time

Your experience matters

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital 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. By joining our team youre 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.

Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More about our team

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand-new 72 bed behavioral health facility opening in 2026.We offer high-quality compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based transformational care for a broad range of mental health concerns in a compassionate comfortable environment.

How youll contribute

A Certified Nurse Assistant who excels in this role:

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age.

• Provides morning care which may include bed bath shower or whirlpool oral hygiene combing hair back care changing bed linens cleaning over bed table and bedside stand straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day.

• Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed oral hygiene back rubs peri-care freshening linen cleaning over bed tables straightening room and other general care as needed.

• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.

• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary.

• Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to patients.

• Answers patient call lights anticipates patients needs and makes rounds to assigned patients.

• Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures glasses contact lenses hearing aids prosthetic devices etc.

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Transports patients to and from various departments in the hospital.

• Reports and when appropriate records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.

• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

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

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-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.
• Brand new facility:Brand new hospital built from the ground up with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What were looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• State certified.

• CPR/BCLS Certification

• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

About Us

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital committed to offering exceptional care to the Lynchburg community. We are part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

EEOC Statement

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.