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 is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join their Medical Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing exceptional patient care and support, working closely with a dedicated medical team. You will play a vital role in ensuring the comfort and dignity of critically ill patients, while actively participating in their care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you. Join a team that values excellence and integrity in patient care.

Benefits

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• CNA certification required and BLS certification preferred.
• Must demonstrate genuine care and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities while preserving dignity.
• Communicate effectively with patients to assess needs.
• Participate in daily RN/CNA handoffs and unit huddles.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Active Listening

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Enrollment in BSN Nursing Program

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 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?

We are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at HUP!

Penn Medicine wants you to grow your career with us! Consider joining our team as a Certified Nursing Assistant Inpatient in the Founders 8 Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), located at 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA. You will work alongside an outstanding medical team at the #1 healthcare system in Pennsylvania. As a Magnet-designated organization, we uphold our Core Values of Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Professionalism, Individual Opportunity, Teamwork/Collaboration, and Tradition.

Penn Medicine’s Founders 8 MICU at HUP houses 12 beds and manages the care of critically ill medical patients with single or multisystem dysfunction. This varied patient population includes diagnoses such as acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, renal failure, oncologic emergencies, cardiac arrest, and liver failure patients awaiting transplant. As a Certified Nursing Assistant in the MICU, you will deliver exceptional care with professionalism and compassion.

Summary:

• The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) interacts with patients at the most intimate level and highest frequency. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the CNA demonstrates engagement, drives results with intention, partners with support, and serves with compassion. Working under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, the CNA's primary focus is to support and assist in delivering quality care to patients and families. Responsibilities include participation in RN/CNA hand-offs and unit huddles, timely collection and reporting of patient data, adherence to safety protocols, escalation of clinical data or conditions, remaining alert to unit activities, and demonstrating genuine care through active listening, timely responses, cultural sensitivity, and individualized care.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate genuine care for patients, including active listening, gentle care approaches, knocking before entering patient spaces, providing timely information, and respecting cultural sensitivities.
• Participate actively in daily RN/CNA handoffs and unit huddles.
• Communicate with patients to assess feelings or needs for assistance and emotional support.
• Respond to patient call signals, lights, bells, or intercoms to determine needs.
• Assist patients with daily activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, and mobility, while preserving dignity.
• Notify and escalate clinical data or concerns promptly.
• Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians regarding patient conditions and treatment plans.
• Record vital signs as directed, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
• Report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or symptoms to nurses.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing assignments based on patient acuity and unit needs.
• Practice safe patient handling and maintain proper hand hygiene.
• Support quality and safety initiatives, including QAPI goals.
• Create a positive, caring, and healing environment for patients.
• Focus on improving the patient experience continuously.

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)
• Enrollment in an accredited BSN Nursing Program is preferred; at minimum, completion of nursing foundations/fundamentals with a 3.0 GPA overall and in the nursing major.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including one of the region's best prepaid tuition assistance programs. Penn Medicine employees are 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 without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, victim status, citizenship, military status, veteran status, or any other protected class under law.