Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) bei Charleston County Government, SC

About the Department

Charleston Center is accepting applications for Certified Nursing Assistants with a desire to integrate into a developed team of professional nurses, counselors, and medical staff.  

This position performs various direct patient care activities within a medical Detoxification Unit while under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Assists nursing service with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. 

HIRING HOURLY: $17.00

Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Position Duties

•Assist medical personnel with basic nursing care to patients
•Assist with measuring weight, height, vital signs, specimen collection
•Assist with personal hygiene needs of patients
•Exchange resident information with nurse in charge on an ongoing basis
•Ensure patients attend their daily clinical schedule and keep appointments with counseling service
•Observe and report patient’s behavior and listen to their concerns
•Electronic documentation (computer skills a must)
•Assist nursing staff by reporting signs and symptoms of withdrawal (will be trained)
•Participate in medical events along with nursing and medical staff
•Work with housekeeping to ensure discharge beds are identified cleaned
•Ensures patients attend all meals, and provide for between - meal nourishment
•Assist patients with laundry 
•Inventory, store and prepare medical and other supplies 
•Excellent customer service and de-escalation skills are a priority
•Must be skilled at not internalizing inappropriate responses by some patients
•Adhere to established facility and departmental safety policies and procedures
•Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times
•Perform all responsibilities with adherence to Resident’s Rights and HIPAA
•Must be fully vaccinated for COVID -19 and submit proof to Charleston County Human Resources
•Masking is mandatory while on duty and in the building at all times

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

•Must be a Certified Nurse’s Aide listed on the South Carolina Nurse Aide registry with an active certification and be in good standing
•High school graduate or equivalent