Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) MUSC Mullins Nursing Center PRN
Medical University of South Carolina•Mullins, SC
•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
- Graduate of a State-approved CNA program
- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State and maintain an active license in good standing
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation, and remain current
- Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm
- Willingness to handle difficult patients
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
- Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
- Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
- Proficient in all applicable competency areas
- Maintains professional working relationships with all care team members, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understands and follows 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
- Completion of accredited basic nursing assistant program
- South Carolina Nurse Aide Certification Required
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
- Attending and participating in continuing education programs
- 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
- Assisting in the evacuation of patients
- Concentrating and using reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicating and functioning productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language
Benefits
- Continuing education programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
