Certified Nurse Assistant; CNA) MUSC Mullins Nursing Center

Job Description Summary

The Certified Nursing Aide is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and MUSC Health standards.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC001675 MAR - Standard Care Hall 2 (MNH)

Hourly

Health-19

36

Not specified

• The Certified Nursing Aide is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and MUSC Health standards.
• Reports to unit nurse.

• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Works in department as well as throughout facility.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with patients, care team members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary.
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday.
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses.

• Must be a graduate of a State‑approved CNA program.
• Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation; 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 programs, goals, objectives,