Medical University of South Carolina·Orangeburg, South Carolina
Provide basic patient care including hygiene, bathing, feeding, and obtaining vital signs under the direction of a licensed nurse. Document findings and communicate essential patient data to the medical staff while maintaining confidentiality.
Job Description: Summary
The C.N.A. provides basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
May be exposed to infectious, contagious and blood borne diseases.
Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
Exposed to unpleasant elements including accidents, injuries and illnesses.
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations.
Is occasionally subject to irregular hours.
Occasional exposure to radiation.
None.
Financial stewardship of supplies and resources.
1. Recognizes, obtains and reports appropriate data to the staff.
2. Provides patient care services to include basic hygiene, bathing and feeding functions. Obtains vital signs
3. Appropriately documents findings and information.
4. Communicates appropriate information to the staff as required.
5. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy. Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
6. 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.
7. Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
8. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe area that can be seen move up/down or left/right) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances).
This position primarily interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area. Staff members must be able to understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, family members and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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.
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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Market context
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