Certified Nurse Assistant (C NA) PRN

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician (PRN) to support the nursing team. You will perform multi-skilled patient care tasks under supervision, including personal care, hygiene, mobility, and vital signs.

Requirements include SC CNA licensure, current BLS, and at least one year of patient care experience. PRN status means flexible hours with a bi-weekly minimum; some shifts may require on-site presence.

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; must stay current in Nurse Aide Registry.
• BLS certification maintained as required; crisis prevention training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with patient care activities and related services.
• Assist with personal hygiene, dressing, walking and bed linens; transport to tests/procedures.
• Record temperature or vital signs under nurse supervision.
• PRN status means hours vary; minimum 12 hours every two weeks is required.

Skills

Patient care

CNA certification

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Work Shift

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.

Additional Job Description

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!

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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