Compassionate CNA: Direct Patient Care & Team Impact

MUSC Health; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our hospital team in South Carolina. You will work under the supervision of Registered Nurses to provide high-quality patient care and support daily activities to promote comfort and safety.

The role requires SC CNA certification, good standing on the Nurse Aide Registry, and BLS. Prior patient care experience is preferred, with crisis prevention training potentially required based on department needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Current South Carolina CNA certification required.
• Listed on SC Nurse Aide Registry and in good standing.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required (or obtained within required timeframe).
• Crisis Prevention Training may be required depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility).
• Help ensure patient comfort, safety, and dignity during hospital stay.
• Record vital signs and report changes to the nursing team.
• Assist with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
• Change bed linens and maintain a clean, organized patient environment.
• Assist with meal service, feeding, and between-meal nourishment as needed.
• Support nurses with a variety of patient care activities while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide outstanding service.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MUSC Health is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our hospital team in South Carolina. You will work under the supervision of Registered Nurses to provide high-quality patient care and support daily activities to promote comfort and safety.

The role requires SC CNA certification, good standing on the Nurse Aide Registry, and BLS. Prior patient care experience is preferred, with crisis prevention training potentially required based on department needs.