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Mercy Medical Center Merced

CNA

Merced, CA · On-site

$25 - $25.87/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), you will be a cornerstone of ... II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced ...

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How much do neonatal cna jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for neonatal cna in the United States is $21.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a neonatal CNA?

Neonatal CNAs, or Neonatal Certified Nursing Assistants, are healthcare professionals who provide basic patient care for newborns, especially those in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). They assist registered nurses and other medical staff by monitoring vital signs, changing diapers, feeding infants, and maintaining a clean environment in the neonatal unit. Their role is crucial in supporting the specialized needs of newborns, particularly premature or ill infants, and ensuring the comfort and safety of both babies and their families.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a neonatal CNA?

To thrive as a Neonatal CNA, you need a certified nursing assistant credential, a strong understanding of neonatal care, and experience working with newborns. Familiarity with neonatal monitoring equipment, feeding pumps, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is often required. Compassion, attention to detail, and effective communication with both medical staff and families are essential soft skills. These abilities ensure safe, high-quality care for vulnerable infants and support the medical team in delivering optimal outcomes.

What are common challenges faced by neonatal CNAs in a NICU environment?

Neonatal CNAs often encounter challenges such as adapting to the fast-paced and emotionally intense NICU environment, where critical situations can arise unexpectedly. They must be attentive to the specialized care needs of premature and ill newborns, which requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills when coordinating with nurses and other healthcare professionals. Additionally, maintaining composure and providing emotional support to families during stressful times is essential. Over time, CNAs develop resilience and expertise, which can open pathways for further specialization or advancement within neonatal care.

What is the difference between Neonatal CNA vs Pediatric CNA?

AspectNeonatal CNAPediatric CNA
CertificationsCPR, CNA certification, Neonatal care trainingCPR, CNA certification, Pediatric care training
Work EnvironmentNeonatal intensive care units (NICUs)Pediatric wards, clinics, outpatient settings
Employer & IndustryHospitals, neonatal specialty clinicsHospitals, pediatric clinics, outpatient centers

Neonatal CNAs specialize in caring for newborns in NICUs, requiring neonatal-specific training. Pediatric CNAs work with children of all ages in general pediatric settings. While both roles require CNA certification and CPR, neonatal CNAs focus on fragile newborns, whereas pediatric CNAs handle a broader age range in less intensive environments.

How do I become a neonatal CNA?

To become a neonatal CNA, you typically need to complete a state-approved nursing assistant training program, which includes classroom instruction and clinical practice. After completing the training, you must pass a competency exam to obtain certification and may need to renew it periodically; strong communication skills and comfort working in neonatal intensive care units are also important.
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Infographic showing various Neonatal Cna job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 42% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $44,606 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

CNA

Merced, CA • On-site

Mercy Medical Center Merced
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$25 - $25.87/hr

Full-time

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), you will be a cornerstone of patient care, directly contributing to comfort, safety, and recovery by providing essential support under RN direction.
Every day, you will deliver compassionate basic care, assist with patient transport, and actively contribute to the patient's plan of care as a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, upholding the highest standards of conduct and patient well-being.
To be successful in this role, you will possess a dedicated spirit of service, strong communication skills, a meticulous approach to patient support, and an unwavering commitment to our mission of dignified, high-quality healthcare.

  • Patient Rights:
    Demonstrates an understanding and respect of patient rights and responsibilities. Provides care in a manner that is cognizant of, and respectful towards the religious, cultural, linguistic and ethnic belief systems of the patient and their identified family structure. Obtains translation services for oral communication in the patient's primary language as needed; documents services utilized in the patient records.
  • Patient Assessment:
    Data Collection Data collection is done in accordance with and within timeframes specified in MMC polices. Recognizes normal and expected findings appropriate to the developmental age (infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, adolescent, early adult, middle adult and geriatric) of the patient.
  • PATIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION:
    Reports to the RN/LVN any perceived significant learning needs, barriers to learning, learning and language preferences. Educates the patient and family regarding rounding, plan for the day or ADL's. Educates the patient and family to room, visitation policy and nursing routine upon admission.
  • CONTINUUM OF CARE:
    Transmits patient specific data and/or information among and between members of the healthcare team in an accurate & timely manner to promote continuity of care within and between levels of care.
  • COMPETENCIES:
    Department Specific Equipment Competencies a.Blood pressure equipment (electronic & manual) b.Lift equipments c.Telemetry Boxes & EKG Leads d.Beds and scales e.Sequential Compression Devices (apply, remove & care) f.Thermometers (automatic and manual) g.Restraints (apply & remove).
  • HIPAA:
    Basic expectations of the Employee based upon Corporate HIPAA compliance: Patient Privacy: Demonstrates work place practices that maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. Consistently follow regulatory, JCAHO, Dignity Health, and hospital policy requirements relating to the disclosure of and/or access to Protected Health Information (PHI).
Job Requirements

Required

  • Nursing Assistant Certification or
  • Completion of a nursing fundamentals class and are currently enrolled in nursing school, or
  • A graduate from a nursing program, or
  • California Certified Nursing Assistant
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR

Preferred

  • Minimum of six (6) months experience in acute care or skilled facility.
Where You'll Work

Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California 


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$25.00 - $25.87 /hour

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