Nurse Assistant Cardiac/ Observation 7th Floor – PRN

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician position at Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) involves supporting the nursing team with routine patient care tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with hygiene, mobility, linens, meals, and transportation to tests, as well as recording vital signs as directed. Education includes high school diploma or GED; nursing assistant course preferred; CNA preferred and BLS required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required or preferred.
• Completion of an approved nursing assistant course required or preferred.
• Experience: previous experience or related coursework preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred and AHA BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing team with patient care activities and related services.
• 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 between-meal nourishment.
• May record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nursing assistant course completion

AHA BLS Certification (required)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Come join our team !

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC003596 FLO - MedSurg 7th Floor (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Job Description

The Patient Care Technician performs routine duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the hospitalized patient. The care is rendered under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs other duties related to the work described herein.

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 assist 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.

Education: High School Graduate or hold a GED certificate preferred. Completion of an approved nursing assistant course preferred.

Experience: Previous experience or course work preferred.

Licenses/Certificates: Certified Nursing Assistant preferred and AHA BLS Certification required.

Additional Job Description

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.

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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