Certified Nurse Assistant

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MUHA is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant to work alongside Registered Nurses in a hospital setting. You will provide direct patient care, assist with hygiene and mobility, and help maintain patient comfort and safety throughout the stay.

Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, current SC CNA certification, and BLS (AHA). This full-time role offers a collaborative team environment focused on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina.
• BLS certification with the American Heart Association.

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

Empathy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

SC CNA certification

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Job Description Summary Certified Nurse Assistant - Empower Recovery, One Step at a Time!

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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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