Certified Nurse Assistant, Mullins Nursing Center - FT - MUSC
Mullins, SC
About the Job
Job Description Summary
MUSC Mullins Nursing Center is looking for Certified Nursing Assistants looking to work extra shifts or around their school schedule. Apply today!Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001675 MAR - Standard Care Hall 2 (MNH)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-18Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Position 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.
Reports to unit nurse
Working Conditions
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
Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications
Must be a graduate of a State-approved CNA program
Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must 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. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Requirements
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 the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
Maintains professional working relationships with all care team members, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to MUSC Health’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
Must be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients
Must be able to assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
Must be able to accurately document and chart patient care
Must be able to respond to call lights promptly
Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs
Additional Job Description
Education:
High School Graduate or hold a GED certificate and have completed an approved nursing assistant course.
Experience:
Clinical experience in a certified nursing assistant program.
Desirable characteristics include at least one year of experience in a hospital, nursing home or medically related environment.
Must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards.
Exhibits mature behaviors and able to function effectively under stress.
Licenses/Certificates:
Valid Certification for South Carolina Nurses Aide.
Current BLS and to be maintained biannually.
Name not listed on the SC Abuse Registry.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects, depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions).
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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