Certified Nurse Assistant (C NA) PRN

MUSC Health; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Lancaster, SC seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician to support the nursing team under RN supervision, performing multi-skilled patient care tasks.

The role requires SC CNA registration, BLS, and a high school diploma. PRN status means hours vary and require availability to meet department needs; prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina.
• Maintaining American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with patient care activities and services for personal needs, comfort and safety.
• Assist with personal hygiene, dressing and walking for patients.
• Change bed linens and assist with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
• Serve and collect food trays and provide between-meal nourishment.
• Record temperature or vital signs under direction of a nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary The Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CNA/PCT performs multi-skilled duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the patient.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC005273 LAN - MedSurg 7th Floor (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Job Description The Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CNA/PCT performs multi-skilled duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the patient. Assists nursing team with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients. Assists patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking. Changes bed linens and assists with patient transportation to tests and procedures. May serve and collect food trays and provide patients with between-meal nourishment. May record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.

PRN Status Clause

PRN / “as-needed” means you are not guaranteed a fixed schedule or hours. You work when they have needs in the schedule. You must be available to work at least 12 hours every two weeks (bi-weekly minimum), as specified in your PRN Commitment Agreement. Your actual hours will depend on department needs, not a set schedule. You may be asked to pick up extra shifts to cover gaps (like call-outs or shortages). Your total hours can go up or down—some weeks you might work more, some less.

Minimum Education

A high school diploma or GED is required. At least one year of patient care experience in a health care facility or as a CNA is preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations

Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina; must be current in the Nurse Aide Registry. Maintaining American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) will be required. Crisis prevention training may be required based on department requirements.

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

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