<p>Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Patient Care Technician to join its Surgical Institute on a full-time night shift. This 333-bed acute care hospital — anchored by robotic surgery, an accredited cancer center, and more than a century of service to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast — offers a clinically rich environment where CNAs function as hands-on care partners, preceptors, and cross-trained unit associates. A sign-on bonus of up to $6,000 makes this an immediately compelling opportunity for qualified candidates.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $6,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, night-shift position embedded in the Surgical Institute at a 333-bed acute care hospital</li> <li>Provides direct patient care assistance with activities of daily living and basic nursing support addressing physical, emotional, and social needs</li> <li>Serves as a clinical preceptor to fellow PCTs, reflecting a structured mentorship culture on the unit</li> <li>Cross-trained to Unit Associate role, broadening scope and professional versatility</li> <li>Supports maintenance of a safe, clean unit environment alongside the nursing team</li> <li>Access to advanced surgical technology including MAKO and Da Vinci robotic platforms used in general surgery procedures</li> <li>Commission on Cancer-accredited cancer program with a state-of-the-art Breast Center on campus</li> <li>Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, serving Palm Beach County and the broader Treasure Coast referral region</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a Nurse Assistant course required</li> <li>Active Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) required</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>Minimum of one year of CNA experience, or current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential, required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The city provides easy access to world-class beaches, the Florida Everglades, and major metropolitan amenities, all within a region known for its relatively affordable cost of living compared to Miami to the south. Families benefit from strong public and private school options throughout Palm Beach County, and the area's outdoor lifestyle — boating, fishing, golf, and nature preserves — makes it a genuinely attractive place to build a career and a life.</p>