Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
ATTENTION CNAs Come join our fast growing TEAM at MUSC Lancaster. Together we can change healthcare in our community The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT) works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CNA/PCT 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a CNA program within 6 months is preferred if not already certified
- Preferred to be currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina; must be current on the Nurse Aide Registry if certified
Responsibilities
- Assists nursing team with a variety of patient care activities
- Caring for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients
- Assists patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking
- Changes bed linens
- Assists with patient transportation to tests and procedures
- Serve and collect food trays
- Provide patients with between-meal nourishment
- Record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
