Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | MedSurg

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) role at Medical University of South Carolina involves working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide essential patient care. You will support routine tasks, assist with personal hygiene, and help ensure patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, a current SC CNA certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• Current South Carolina CNA certification required; must be listed on SC Nurse Aide Registry and in good standing.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required (or obtained within required timeframe).

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with patient care activities and personal needs.
• Help with hygiene, dressing, mobility, and comfort.
• Record vital signs and assist with tests and procedures as directed by a nurse.
• Distribute meals and assist with transportation within the facility.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Make a Difference Every Shift - Join our TEAM as a Certified Nursing Assistant

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000157 CHE - MedSurg (CMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Job Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CNA 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.

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• At least one year of patient care experience in a healthcare setting or as a Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current South Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• Must be listed on the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry and remain in good standing.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (or obtained within required timeframe).

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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