Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description:

Certified Nursing Assistant

Description

Description

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 Medication Assisted Treatment Program 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 Range: $15.41 - $16.35

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

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Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist medical personnel with basic nursing care to patients

• Assist with measuring weight, height, vital signs, specimen collection
• 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 precipitated withdrawal (will be trained)
• Participate in medical events along with nursing and medical staff
• Inventory, store and prepare medical and other supplies
• Excellent customer service and de-escalation skills are a priority

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

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.

Salary:

$15.41 - $16.35 Hourly