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Nurse Assistant Florence Surgery Center FT

Medical University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States


Job Description Summary

The Nurse Assistant performs routine duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the hospitalized patient. The care is rendered under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs other duties related to the work described herein.
Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type

Employee
Worker Sub-Type

Regular
Cost Center

CC003612 FLO - Ambulatory Surgery Center (FMC)
Pay Rate Type

Hourly
Pay Grade

Health-21
Scheduled Weekly Hours

36
Shift

Job Description

The Nurse Assistant performs routine duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the hospitalized patient. The care is rendered under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs other duties related to the work described herein.
Training and Education

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent. Completion of an approved nursing assistant course preferred.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

CPR/BLS
Physical Requirements

The following scale is related to the below requirements: Occasionally: 1-33%; Frequently: 34-66%; Continuously: 67-100%.
The ability to perform job duties while sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting at the waist and lifting up to 50 lbs. are evaluated. The applicant must also be able to carry 50+ lbs. with assistance, push 0-300 lbs. and wear protective equipment as necessary. Visual and hearing acuity with or without corrective eyewear and hearing aids are required. Experience with emergency and crisis situations is necessary. The role may involve irregular hours and contact with patients under a variety of circumstances, including exposure to infectious and contagious diseases.
Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or equivalent training. Credentials: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
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.
Note

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

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