Certified Nurse Assistant | MUSC Chester | MedSurg

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our hospital team on a regular full-time schedule. You will work under the supervision of registered nurses to provide direct patient care and support activities of daily living, ensuring patient comfort and safety in a dynamic clinical environment.

The role requires SC CNA certification, BLS, and high school diploma or GED, with potential for Crisis Prevention Training depending on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• SC CNA certification required and listed on SC Nurse Aide Registry; BLS certification required (or within timeframe).
• Crisis Prevention Training may be required based on department.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility).
• Support patient comfort, safety and dignity during hospital stay.
• Record vital signs and report changes to nursing team.
• Assist with patient transport to tests and procedures.
• Change bed linens and maintain a clean patient environment.
• Assist with meal service and between-meal nourishment as needed.
• Support nurses with patient care activities while delivering compassionate care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding service.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient handling

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

South Carolina CNA Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary Make a Difference Every Shift – Join Our Team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)!

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-20 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift

Are you a compassionate, dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care? Join our hospital team where your dedication, teamwork, and caring heart make a difference in the lives of patients and their families every day. As a valued member of our nursing team, you'll work alongside Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, high-quality care while creating a positive patient experience. Whether you're helping a patient regain independence, offering comfort during recovery, or simply providing a reassuring smile, your work truly matters.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Help ensure patient comfort, safety, and dignity throughout their hospital stay.
• Record vital signs and report changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
• Assist with patient transportation to tests, procedures, and other departments.
• Change bed linens and maintain a clean, organized patient environment.
• Assist with meal service, feeding, and between-meal nourishment as appropriate.
• Support nurses with a variety of patient care activities while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide exceptional care and outstanding service.

Additional Job Description

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). Crisis Prevention Training may be required based on department assignment.

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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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. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. 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.