Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PACU @ Hospital of University of Pennsylvania

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting patient care by collecting vital data and assisting nursing staff in a collaborative environment. You will prepare exam rooms, maintain medical supplies, and ensure a safe environment for patients. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in patients' lives. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Employee Health Programs

Qualifications

• Supports nursing practice by collecting patient data and reporting findings.
• Maintains exam rooms and prepares for patient evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms and maintains stock of medical supplies.
• Assists with patient data collection and communicates with nursing staff.
• Documents findings in the EMR and assists in physical exams.

Skills

Patient Data Collection

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Communication Skills

Inventory Control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CNA Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:
The Nursing Assistant supports the practice by collecting and reporting patient data and incorporating organizational competencies while working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares exam rooms for provider evaluation of patients. Maintains adequate stock levels of medical supplies and other required items in the exam rooms.
• Performs appropriate inventory control methods and orders medical supplies to ensure ongoing patient care isn’t compromised by lack of necessary items.
• Assists with data collection for nursing history and physical (vital signs, height, weight, blood sugar results, functional status) and communicates changes to the RN or CRNP in a timely fashion.
• Provides patient and family information to the RN or CRNP for coordination of care.
• Retrieves supplies from medical supply vendors or in-house sources. Secures stock items in appropriate locations. Delivers patient-specific items to the assigned RN or CRNP.
• Maintains a safe environment and protects the patient from injury by observing patients at risk for falls, confusion, disorientation, wandering, or suicidal behaviors.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Performs periodic quality control on urinalysis and pregnancy tests.
• Assists the physician or CRNP to perform physical exams.
• Documents findings and patient results on patient documents and in the EMR.
• Assists in evaluating nursing care by comparing the patient's functional status from day to day and discussing this with the nurse.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Certified Nurse Aid (Required)
• CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Equivalent Experience

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.