Certified Nurse Assistant Stepdown Unit

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a dependable Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care on the medical-surgical stepdown unit. The CNA will assist nursing staff with essential clinical and supportive tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates hold SC CNA or Patient Care Technician certification and AHA BLS, demonstrate strong communication and safety awareness, and are prepared for night shifts and long hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current South Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or Patient Care Technician certificate required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic hygiene, bathing and feeding for patients and obtains vital signs.
• Documents findings and communicates with staff while protecting patient privacy.
• Assists with safe handling of medications and IV fluids as needed.

Skills

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support patient care on our medical-surgical stepdown unit. The CNA will assist nursing staff in providing quality, patient-centered care by performing essential clinical and supportive tasks. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Entity and Position Details

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). Worker Type: Employee Worker. Sub-Type: Regular. Cost Center: CC004756. ORBG - Medical Surgical Stepdown Unit. Pay Rate Type: Hourly. Pay Grade: Health-19. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Work Shift: Nights (United States of America).

Job Description

Work Environment: May be exposed to infectious, contagious and blood borne diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements including accidents, injuries and illnesses. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Is occasionally subject to irregular hours. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Administrative Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Financial Responsibilities: Financial stewardship of supplies and resources.

Essential Functions

Recognizes, obtains and reports appropriate data to the staff. Provides patient care services to include basic hygiene, bathing and feeding functions. Obtains vital signs. Appropriately documents findings and information. Communicates appropriate information to the staff as required. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort, privacy. Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data. Has access to minimal risk medications contained in kits, trays or packs associated with certain procedures, as well as IV fluids stored in patient care areas and automated dispensing units. Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand up to twelve (12) hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell. Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 35 pounds. The Regional Medical Center has purchased patient transfer/lift devices to reduce the physical lifting of patients. Safe patient handling equipment is to be utilized for the transfer and lifting of patients greater than 35 pounds. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe area that can be seen move up/down or left/right) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances).

Mental Requirements

Ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff. Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to multitask and prioritize assigned and assumed responsibilities to complete tasks as necessary.

Population Served

This position primarily interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area. Staff members must be able to understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, family members and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have current South Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or Patient Care Technician certificate. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Company Culture & Opportunities

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees