Certified Nurse Assistant Telemetry Unit

MUSC Health; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Carolina is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and certification as a nursing assistant. Key responsibilities include monitoring vital signs and delivering essential patient care. This role offers an hourly pay structure with potential for career growth within a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program is required.
• Some experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services including hygiene and feeding functions.
• Obtains and records vital signs.
• Communicates necessary information to the staff.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant program completion

Patient Care Technician certificate

Job description

Certified Nurse Assistant Telemetry Unit

Job Description Summary

The certified nurse assistant provides basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004746 ORBG - 3 East

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

—

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.

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 and 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 RMC Standards of Behaviors.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

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 GED required.
• Must have successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program or a Patient Care Technician certificate.
• Some experience is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity 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.

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