Certified Nurse Assistant | MUSC Chester | MedSurg

Job Description Summary

Make a Difference Every Shift – Join Our Team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000157 CHE - MedSurg (CMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Are you a compassionate, dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care? Join our hospital team where your dedication, teamwork, and caring heart make a difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.

As a valued member of our nursing team, you'll work alongside Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, high-quality care while creating a positive patient experience. Whether you're helping a patient regain independence, offering comfort during recovery, or simply providing a reassuring smile, your work truly matters.

What You'll Do

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will:

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Help ensure patient comfort, safety, and dignity throughout their hospital stay.
• Record vital signs and report changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
• Assist with patient transportation to tests, procedures, and other departments.
• Change bed linens and maintain a clean, organized patient environment.
• Assist with meal service, feeding, and between-meal nourishment as appropriate.
• Support nurses with a variety of patient care activities while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide exceptional care and outstanding service.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• At least one year of patient care experience in a healthcare setting or as a Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current South Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• Must be listed on the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry and remain in good standing.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (or obtained within required timeframe).
• Crisis Prevention Training may be required based on department assignment.

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.

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