Certified Nurse Assistant 4 west

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The certified nurse assistant provides basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. This role involves providing patient care services including basic hygiene, bathing, and feeding functions. The assistant will also obtain vital signs, document findings, and communicate appropriate information to the staff. Sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy is essential, as is maintaining the confidentiality of patient and unit care data. The position has access to minimal risk medications and IV fluids. The role requires adherence to MUSC Standards of Behaviors and performing other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must have successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program or a Patient Care Technician certificate.

Nice To Haves

Some experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Recognizes, obtains and reports appropriate data to the staff.
Provides patient care services to include basic hygiene, bathing and feeding functions.
Obtains vital signs.
Appropriately documents findings and information.
Communicates appropriate information to the staff as required.
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
Has access to minimal risk medications contained in kits, trays or packs associated with certain procedures, as well as IV fluids stored in patient care areas and automated dispensing units.
Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.