Compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This is an employee, regular shift position paid hourly with a 36-hour weekly schedule.

Responsibilities include basic hygiene, bathing, feeding, vital signs, and accurate documentation while protecting patient privacy and safety in a dynamic health setting. Completion of a CNA program or Patient Care Technician certificate is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Recognizes, obtains and reports appropriate data to the staff.
• Provides patient care services including basic hygiene, bathing and feeding.
• Obtains vital signs.
• Documents findings and information.
• Communicates information to the staff as required.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient data.
• Has access to minimal risk medications and IV fluids in care areas.
• Follows MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Patient Care Technician certificate

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This is an employee, regular shift position paid hourly with a 36-hour weekly schedule.

Responsibilities include basic hygiene, bathing, feeding, vital signs, and accurate documentation while protecting patient privacy and safety in a dynamic health setting. Completion of a CNA program or Patient Care Technician certificate is required.