Certified Nursing Assistant Medical/Telemetry (3 West)
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses on a medical-surgical/telemetry unit. The role supports nursing staff in delivering quality, patient-centered care by assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient conditions, promoting patient safety, and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment. The position interacts primarily with patients of all age groups and requires sensitivity to their physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs, as well as the needs of families and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program or a Patient Care Technician certificate.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
- Ability to stand for up to 12 hours and perform the physical activities required for patient care, including walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, stooping, and kneeling.
- Ability to lift or exert energy up to 35 pounds; use safe patient-handling equipment for transfers and lifting of patients greater than 35 pounds.
- Adequate close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
- Ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures, or regulations; write reports, correspondence, or manuals; and communicate and respond effectively to questions.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, multitask, and prioritize responsibilities.
- Ability to meet the physical, emotional, and communication demands of patient care, including mobility within clinical settings and effective perception of alarms and other important sounds.
- Ability to comply with infection-control protocols and properly use personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Some experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Recognize, obtain, and report appropriate patient data to staff.
- Provide basic patient care, including hygiene, bathing, and feeding.
- Obtain vital signs and appropriately document findings and information.
- Communicate relevant information to staff as required.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
- Follow MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
