Nurse Assistant Cardiac/ Observation 7th Floor – PRN

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PRN) to support the nursing team in caring for hospitalized patients. The role includes assisting with personal care, hygiene, mobility, linen changes, and transport to tests under RN supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CNA preferred, and BLS certification. Experience in patient care is preferred. MUSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of an approved nursing assistant course preferred.
• Licensed/Certified Nursing Assistant preferred; BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with patient care activities and related services.
• Cares for personal needs, comfort and safety of patients (hygiene, dressing, walking).
• Change bed linens and assist with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
• Serve food trays and provide between-meal nourishment; record vitals under supervision.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

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 Work Shift

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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.