Certified Nurse Assistant 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 Certified Nursing Aide 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
- 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
- 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
- Works in department as well as throughout facility
- Involved with patients, care team members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
- Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary
- 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
- Demonstrating dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrating and using reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicating and functioning productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours
- Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language
- Lifting 35 lbs floor to waist, lifting 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lifting and carrying 35 lbs, and pushing/pulling 35 lbs
Benefits
- Continuing education programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
