Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) MUSC Mullins Nursing Center FT

MUSC Health; Mullins (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Aide to provide routine daily nursing care to assigned patients, ensuring safety and promoting the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being in accordance with laws and MUSC Health standards.

Reports to unit nurse; must graduate a State-approved CNA program, hold an active license, and maintain CPR certification. One year geriatric experience is preferred. The role is hourly, 36 hours per week, with flexibility in shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a State-approved CNA program.
• Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State and maintain active license throughout employment.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; must remain current during employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily nursing care to assigned patients to assure patient safety and promote well‑being in accordance with MUSC Health standards.
• Reports to unit nurse.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Empathy

Education

State-approved CNA program

Current CNA license

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Certified Nursing Aide is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and MUSC Health standards.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001675 MAR - Standard Care Hall 2 (MNH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Not specified

Position Summary

• The Certified Nursing Aide is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and MUSC Health standards.
• Reports to unit nurse.

Working Conditions

• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Works in department as well as throughout facility.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with patients, care team members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary.
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday.
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses.

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

• Must be a graduate of a State‑approved CNA program.
• Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation; must remain current during employment.

Specific Requirements

• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post‑acute care facility.
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives,