Certified Nurse Assistant

MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina) - Orangeburg, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Orangeburg, SC

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About the position

The MUSC Orangeburg Stepdown/PCU is a 42-bed adult intermediate care unit treating acutely ill patients with medical problems related to renal disease, cardiac disease, respiratory disease, and other medical issues including post-surgical and dialysis patients. The C.N.A. provides basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have current South Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or Patient Care Technician certificate.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.