Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

CALTCM; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT) positions at MUSC Lancaster report to a Registered Nurse and perform multi-skilled duties to care for patients. You will contribute to comfort, safety, and daily living activities in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Compensation is hourly with a 36-hour work week. Preferred candidates include those who have completed a CNA program, are registered in SC, and hold a current BLS certification; high school diploma or GED is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CNA program preferred if not already certified.
• South Carolina CNA registration preferred; maintain Nurse Aide Registry if certified.
• BLS certification required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with patient care activities and related services.
• Support personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, and comfort needs.
• Assist with bed linens, transport to tests, and meal nourishment.
• Record temperature or vital signs under nurse direction.

Skills

CNA

PCT

Vital signs

Patient care

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA program

Job description

Job Description Summary

*** ATTENTION CNAs *** Come join our fast growing TEAM at MUSC Lancaster. Together we can change healthcare in our community

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001508 LAN - MedSurg 6th Floor (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Job Description

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3 – 12 hour shifts per week

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT) 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.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education

High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a CNA program within 6 months is preferred if not already certified.

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations

Preferred to be currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina; must be current on the Nurse Aide Registry if certified. Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

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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