Certified Nurse Assistant (C NA) PRN

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff on the 7th Floor MedSurg unit. The role involves multi-skilled patient care under RN supervision, including assistance with hygiene, mobility, linens, and transport.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, SC CNA registration, and BLS certification; crisis prevention training may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least one year of patient care experience in a health care facility or as a CNA preferred.
• Maintain Certified Nurse Assistant registration in South Carolina and current in Nurse Aide Registry.
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification required.
• Crisis prevention training may be required depending on department.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

CNA experience

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in SC

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 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!

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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MUSC Overview

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.