Certified Nurse Assistant Behavioral Health

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This is an employee, regular shift position paid hourly with a 36-hour weekly schedule.

Responsibilities include basic hygiene, bathing, feeding, vital signs, and accurate documentation while protecting patient privacy and safety in a dynamic health setting. Completion of a CNA program or Patient Care Technician certificate is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program or a Patient Care Technician certificate.
• Some experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes, obtains and reports appropriate data to the staff.
• Provides patient care services including basic hygiene, bathing and feeding.
• Obtains vital signs.
• Documents findings and information.
• Communicates information to the staff as required.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient data.
• Has access to minimal risk medications and IV fluids in care areas.
• Follows MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Patient Care Technician certificate

Job description

Job Description Summary

The certified nurse assistant provides basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004757 ORBG - Behavioral Health Center (IP) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-19 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift

Work Environment

May be exposed to infectious, contagious and blood borne diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements including accidents, injuries and illnesses. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Is occasionally subject to irregular hours. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Financial Responsibilities

Financial stewardship of supplies and resources.

Essential Functions

• Recognizes, obtains and reports appropriate data to the staff.
• Provides patient care services to include basic hygiene, bathing and feeding functions.
• Obtains vital signs
• Appropriately documents findings and information.
• Communicates appropriate information to the staff as required.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
• Has access to minimal risk medications contained in kits, trays or packs associated with certain procedures, as well as IV fluids stored in patient care areas and automated dispensing units.
• Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand up to twelve (12) hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell. Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 35 pounds. The Regional Medical Center has purchased patient transfer/lift devices to reduce the physical lifting of patients. Safe patient handling equipment is to be utilized for the transfer and lifting of patients greater than 35 pounds. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe area that can be seen move up/down or left/right) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances).

Mental Requirements

Ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff. Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to multitask and prioritize assigned and assumed responsibilities to complete tasks as necessary.

Population Served

This position primarily interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area. Staff members must be able to understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, family members and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Must have successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program or a Patient Care Technician certificate. Some experience is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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About The Institution

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.