Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) MUSC Mullins Nursing Center - PRN
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for caring for the personal needs and comfort of residents. The Certified Nursing Assistant performs routine duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the long-term care resident. The care is rendered under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN. Performs other duties related to the work described herein. 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 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.
- Maintains professional working relationships with all care team members, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Must understand and follow 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.
- 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.
- Completion of Nurse Assisting Program; Certification with the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry required.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Caring for the personal needs and comfort of residents.
- Performing routine duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the long-term care resident.
- 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.
- Accurately document and chart patient care.
- Respond to call lights promptly.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients.
- Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting.
Benefits
- Continuing education programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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