Chester Nursing Center | Certified Nursing Assistant | Weekends

MUSC Health; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Chester Nursing Home is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support the nursing team by providing basic patient care under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on comfort, safety, hygiene, and assisting with daily activities.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be currently registered as a CNA in South Carolina, and hold Basic Life Support certification. Equal opportunity employer; E-Verify participation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking.
• Change bed linens and assist with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
• Record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.
• Serve food trays and provide patients with between-meal nourishment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

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)

Job Details

• 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.

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