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

Medical University of South Carolina

8d•Onsite

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. The role reports to the unit nurse.

Requirements

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.
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 demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
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.
CNA Certification with South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry required.
Completion of accredited Nurse Assistant Program.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients.
Assuring patient safety.
Attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient.
Lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting patients.
Assisting patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting.
Accurately documenting and charting patient care.
Responding to call lights promptly.
Exhibiting excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
Assisting in the evacuation of patients.
Maintaining professional working relationships with all care team members, vendors, etc.
Maintaining confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
Understanding and following company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to MUSC Health’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.