Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist in patient care under the supervision of professional nurses. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, pediatric experience, and relevant certifications. Join a dedicated team providing exceptional care to children in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• CNA Certification required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• BLS Certification and PA Certified Nursing Assistant license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nursing Service personnel in patient care delivery.
• Report treatment results to the supervising nurse.
• Function according to the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing.

Skills

Computer Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

General Clerical Skills

Good Reasoning Skills

Listening Skills

Service Orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

CNA Certification Required

Assists Nursing Service personnel in the performance of a variety of duties directly and indirectly related to patient care delivery always under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse. Functions according to the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing. Reports the results of all treatments and procedures to the nurse.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience

• Pediatric Experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• PA Certified Nursing assistant license

Required Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Listening Skills
• Service Orientation

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

4 North is a 30-bed medical/surgical unit providing care to children of all ages with acute and chronic medical and surgical disease processes. Common disease processes include trauma, renal disease, urological disease, liver disease, asthma, and sickle cell disease, among other medical and surgical illnesses. Nurses have the unique opportunity to provide care to a diverse patient population. The unit emphasizes family centered care through a multidisciplinary team approach and patient/family education. The unit treats patients in the ages of infancy, to those yet to transition to adult care. The acuity mix for this unit is higher than the typical acuity for most Med/Surg units. The daily patient to Nurse ratio on this unit is often reduced based on high acuity cases.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here:St. Chris Virtual Tour