Certified Nurse Assistant (C NA)

Medical University of South Carolina • Lancaster, CA

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs multi-skilled duties within the limits of training and certification. The CNA assists the nursing team with patient-care activities and related services that support patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina and current in the Nurse Aide Registry.
• Maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of patient-care experience in a health care facility or as a CNA.
• Crisis prevention training may be required depending on department requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and walking.
• Change bed linens.
• Assist with transporting patients to tests and procedures.
• Serve and collect food trays and provide between-meal nourishment as needed.
• Record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.
• Assist the nursing team with patient-care activities and services supporting patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED