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Certified Nurse Assistant (C NA)
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A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$34,643 / year median in South Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
R-0000067902
Lancaster, South Carolina Healthcare Support Clinical & Research Support Services Full Time Hospital Authority (MUHA) Add to favorites View favorites Job Description Summary The Certified Nursing Assistant works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CNA performs multi-skilled duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the patient. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost CenterCC001508 LAN
- MedSurg 6th Floor (LMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-19 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36Work Shift Job Description Hours/Shifts:
36 hours per week - 3/12 hours shifts per week The Certified Nursing Assistant works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CNA performs multi-skilled duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the patient. Assists nursing team with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients. Assists patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking. Changes bed linens and assists with patient transportation to tests and procedures. May serve and collect food trays and provide patients with between-meal nourishment. May record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.Additional Job Description Minimum Education :
A high school diploma or GED required. At least one year of patient care experience in a health care facility or as CNA is preferred.Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations :
Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina; must be current in the Nurse Aide Registry. Will be required to maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS). Crisis prevention training may be required based on department requirements. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employeesBenefits
- Dental Insurance