Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) MUSC Mullins Nursing Center FT Nights

Medical University of South Carolina•Mullins, SC

20h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Aide is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and MUSC Health standards.

Requirements

Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Must be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs
Must be a graduate of a State-approved CNA program
Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State.
Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide routine daily nursing care to assigned patients
Assure patient safety
Attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient
Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
Accurately document and chart patient care
Respond to call lights promptly
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Maintain professional working relationships with all care team members, vendors, etc.
Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to MUSC Health’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training