Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PRN (As Needed)

experiencedAlliedHealth; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at Medical University Health Chester Medical Center is a PRN, 12-hour weekly role working with the Medical Surgical Team. You will assist with patient care, daily living activities, and transportation to tests under RN supervision.

Required SC CNA registration and BLS prior to patient contact; a high school diploma or GED is needed, with preferred 1+ year of patient care experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina; maintain Nurse Aide Registry.
• BLS certification must be obtained before seeing patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with patient care activities and comfort.
• Assist with personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, and linens.
• Transport patients to tests and procedures and assist with nourishment.
• Record temperature or vital signs under a nurse's direction.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA licensure in SC

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Job Description Summary

Let us help ignite your passion in healthcare - come join our Medical Surgical Team at MUSC Health Chester Medical Center

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000157 CHE - MedSurg (CMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CNA performs multi-skilled duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the patient.

Assists nursing team with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients. Assists patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking. Changes bed linens and assists with patient transportation to tests and procedures. May serve and collect food trays and provide patients with between-meal nourishment. May record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.

PRN Status Clause

This is a PRN as-needed position, you must be available to work at least 12 hours bi-weekly, as needed according to departmental demands. You may be required to work additional hours if requested by your supervisor to accomplish work objectives. Work hours may vary (increase or decrease) depending on the needs of the unit.

Minimum Education

A high school diploma or GED required. At least one year of patient care experience in a health care facility or as CNA is preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations

Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina; must be current in the Nurse Aide Registry. Will be required to maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained before seeing patients.

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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