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 Healths 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