Certified Nurse Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MUHA is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our fast-paced hospital care team. You will work side-by-side with Registered Nurses to deliver hands-on care, ensuring patients feel safe, comfortable, and supported during their stay.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under RN supervision, assisting with hygiene and mobility, maintaining patient spaces, transporting patients to tests, and recording vitals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in SC and BLS (AHA) is required.
• Compassionate, patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
• Help ensure patient comfort and safety at all times.
• Change bed linens and maintain a clean, organized patient space.
• Assist with transporting patients to tests and procedures.
• Serve and collect meal trays and provide between-meal nourishment.
• Record temperature and vital signs as directed by nursing staff.
• Support the nursing team with a variety of patient care activities.

Skills

Direct patient care

Personal hygiene

Mobility assistance

Bed linens

Patient transport

Meal service

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Certified Nurse Assitant – Empower Recovery, One Step at a Time!

Are you a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment? Join our care team and play a vital role in supporting patients and nurses while delivering exceptional, hands‑on care. Every shift is an opportunity to make someone’s day better—and sometimes even change a life.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001514 LAN - Neurology / PCU (Progressive Care Unit) 5W (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

As a CNA , you’ll work side‑by‑side with Registered Nurses to ensure patients feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout their hospital stay. Your dedication and attentiveness help create a healing environment where patients receive the highest level of care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility

• Help ensure patient comfort and safety at all times

• Change bed linens and maintain a clean, organized patient space

• Assist with transporting patients to tests and procedures

• Serve and collect meal trays and provide between‑meal nourishment

• Record temperature and vital signs as directed by nursing staff

• Support the nursing team with a variety of patient care activities

Additional Job Description

Minimum Education :A high school diploma or GED required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations : Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina, and Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

If you’re passionate about helping others and ready to bring your skills to a team that makes a real difference every day, we’d love to meet you.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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