Chester Nursing Center | Certified Nursing Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina; Chester (SC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs multi-skilled duties to care for patients.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, mobility, hygiene, and safety, plus recording vital signs under supervision. Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED; at least one year of patient care experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: a high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of patient care experience in a health care facility or as CNA is required.
• Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking, and mobility under RN supervision.
• Support nursing team with activities and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Transport patients to tests and procedures and assist with meal trays as needed.
• Record temperature and vital signs under direction of a nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Assist patients in their move toward independence by setting realistic goals and treatment plans. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and often coordinate patient care and team activities.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000121 CHE - Chester Nursing Home (CNH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Job Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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.

Additional Job Description

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 required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations: Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina. Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

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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