Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) MUSC Mullins Nursing Center FT

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) is seeking a Certified Nursing Aide to provide routine daily nursing care to assigned patients, ensuring safety and promoting well-being in accordance with MUSC Health standards.

The role requires CNA certification, state licensure, CPR certification, and generally involves working with the care team in a hospital setting. Candidates with geriatric nursing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of a State-approved CNA program.
• Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State.
• Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required upon hire and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting patients.
• Assist with baths, showers, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Maintain dependable attendance.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, reach as needed.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

State-approved CNA program

CNA license in applicable state

CPR certification

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 and Compensation Details

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

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


• Must 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


• CPR certification 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 the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department


• Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas


• Maintains professional working relationships with all care team members, vendors, etc.


• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information


• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures


• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to MUSC Health’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Must be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients


• Must be able to assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting


• Must be able to accurately document and chart patient care


• Must be able to respond to call lights promptly


• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients


• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients


• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance


• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment


• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team


• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours


• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language


• Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs

Additional Job Description

Education: Successful completion of Nurse Assistant Program Certification: South Carolina Nurse Aide Certification Required

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Recruitment and Career Opportunities

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT.

Institutional 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.