Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Intensive Care Unit - Hospital of the Univ of Penn - FT Nights

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant for its Medical Intensive Care Unit. This role is perfect for those looking to grow their careers in a Magnet-designated organization that values excellence and teamwork. You will provide compassionate care to critically ill patients while collaborating with a skilled healthcare team. Join a workplace that prioritizes integrity and diversity, and offers comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits

Inclusive Workplace

Qualifications

• CNA Certification and Basic Cardiac Life Support required.
• High school diploma or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to critically ill patients.
• Record vital signs and assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient Observation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania

Enrollment in BSN Program

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Intensive Care Unit - Hospital of the Univ of Penn - FT Nights

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Job Overview

Penn Medicine is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. Working at this leading academic medical center involves collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals.

We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at HUP. This role offers an opportunity to grow your career in a Magnet-designated organization that values excellence, integrity, diversity, professionalism, and teamwork.

About the MICU

The Founders 8 MICU at HUP has 12 beds and manages critically ill medical patients with conditions such as ARDS, sepsis, renal failure, oncologic emergencies, cardiac arrest, and liver failure patients awaiting transplant. As a CNA, you will deliver exceptional care with professionalism and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care, actively listen, respond promptly, and respect cultural sensitivities.
• Participate in RN/CNA handoffs and unit huddles.
• Communicate with patients to assess needs and provide emotional support.
• Answer call signals and assist with daily living activities while maintaining patient dignity.
• Report patient data and observations accurately and timely.
• Gather information from healthcare team members about patient conditions.
• Record vital signs and document patient behaviors or symptoms.
• Support safety and quality initiatives and foster a positive patient environment.

Credentials and Education

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

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Preferred: Enrollment in an accredited BSN program, with clinical coursework completed with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Additional Information

We offer comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance, and are committed to an inclusive, equal-opportunity workplace.