Tidelands Health·Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
The Nursing Assistant provides basic patient care, including nutrition, mobility, and safety support under the supervision of an RN. They are also responsible for transporting patients and assisting with data collection to facilitate delegated nursing care.
Day - 12 hour shift (United States of America)
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Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.
A Brief Overview The Nursing Assistant (non-certified) is responsible for learning to perform basic care of patients under the general supervision of an RN in the acute hospital setting. The NA is also responsible for transporting and transferring patients within the medical complex in a safe and efficient manner. The NA will also assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.
What you will do
Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.
Transports and transfers patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment and utilizing safety precautions as indicated by the patient's health status.
Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.
Maintains environment and equipment and will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to Central Service and Maintenance departments.
Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.
Demonstrates dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance with unit guidelines.
Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Tidelands Health mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.
Participates in quality improvement activities to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.
Participates in unit staff meetings.
Physical Demand Medium Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with completion of a state-approved nursing assistant course or equivalent military/nursing school training. Two years of previous healthcare experience and Basic Life Support certification are required.
Market context
South Carolina nursing assistant roles are commonly tied to hospitals, long-term care, and other direct-care settings where staffing needs stay steady. This role is competitive because employers typically look for both formal training and hands-on experience, plus current Basic Life Support certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your course completion, BLS status, and healthcare experience before applying.