Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for the LAN - MedSurg on the 6th Floor. You will support the nursing team under supervision.

Duties include assisting with personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, bed changes, and patient transport to tests. You may record vital signs under a nurse's direction; BLS is required; SC CNA registry preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a CNA program within 6 months is preferred if not already certified.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with a variety of patient care activities and related services.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
• Change bed linens and assist with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
• Record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.

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 Work Shift.

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.

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