Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs

About The Position

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