CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg | Nights
Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Facility: Mount Nittany Health
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: August 5, 2026
Shift: Nights - 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
Schedule: Every other weekend
Specialty: Nursing - CNA Acute
Position: 1 Opening
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Position Overview
Mount Nittany Health is seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a 13-week contract assignment on a Med/Surg unit. Candidates should have prior inpatient acute care experience and be comfortable providing direct and indirect patient care in a hospital setting.
The CNA will work collaboratively with nurses and other healthcare professionals to support patients with daily activities, personal care, mobility, safety, and other essential needs.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the nursing team.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
• Assist with patient transfers, transportation, admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and requests.
• Take and accurately document vital signs, height, and weight.
• Measure and record patient intake and output.
• Change linens and maintain clean, organized patient rooms.
• Provide drinking water and nourishment as directed.
• Assist with personal belongings and care of items such as dentures, glasses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.
• Perform bedside glucose testing as assigned.
• Assist with sitz baths, hot/cold applications, and other patient care activities as directed.
• Maintain a safe patient environment and ensure call bells and necessary items remain within reach.
• Observe and report changes in a patient's physical or mental condition to the appropriate nurse or team leader.
• Assist with specimen delivery, stocking supplies, chart preparation, and other unit activities.
• Clean instruments and assist with equipment setup when properly trained.
• Answer telephones and relay messages appropriately.
• Document care provided accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania Nursing Assistant Certification required.
• Current BLS/BCLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience .
• Inpatient acute care experience required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-care skills.

Assignment Details

• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 5, 2026
• Shift: Night shift
• Hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Coverage: Required
• Call: No call
• EMR: EPIC
• Bilingual: Not required
• License: Must be currently active

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a compassionate and dependable CNA with acute inpatient experience who can provide high-quality patient care while working collaboratively with the nursing and healthcare team. Attention to detail, patient safety, professionalism, and strong communication skills are essential.
Apply today for this Med/Surg CNA contract opportunity with Mount Nittany Health in State College, Pennsylvania.