CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PACU @ Hospital of University of Pennsylvania - Day Shift

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Philadelphia is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for day shifts in PACU. The position involves direct patient care under supervision, including vital signs monitoring and support in clinical tasks. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and CNA certification, with BCLS as a prerequisite. Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing excellent patient care and advancing medical practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support is required.
• CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms and maintains stock levels of supplies.
• Assists with data collection for nursing history and vital signs.
• Participates in quality control and documentation of patient results.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient Care

Communication

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania

Job description

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PACU @ Hospital of University of Pennsylvania - Day Shift

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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.

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 roomsPerforms appropriate inventory control methods 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 fashionProvides patient and family information to the RN or CRNP for coordination of careRetrieves supplies from medical supply vendors or in-house sources. Secures stock items in appropriate location. Delivers patient specific items to the assigned RN or CRNPMaintains a safe environment and protects the patient from injury by observing the patient who may be at risk for falls, confusion, disorientation, wandering or suicidal behaviorsParticipates in staff meetingsPerforms periodic quality control on urinalysis and pregnancy tests.Assists the physician or CRNP to perform physical examsDocuments findings and patient results on patient documents and in the patients EMRAssists in evaluating nursing care given 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)
• Education Specialization: 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, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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