CNA: Elevate Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join the patient care team. The CNA supports the nurse in delivering quality care, communicates with patients and families, and participates in rounds and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include patient data collection, reporting abnormalities, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring infection control and safety. CNA certification and PA licensure are required. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a certified nursing assistant program or currently matriculated in an ASN/BSN/MSN program with GPA 3.0 and continuing enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Report at start of shift to RN with the plan of care and report at end of shift on patient response.
• Identify and report abnormalities to RN and oncoming CAN/PCA.
• Assist with data collection for nursing history and physical, including vital signs and functional status; communicate changes.
• Assist in setting patient goals and report progress and unusual findings to RN.
• Promote infection control and maintain a safe environment; observe and report skin changes and patient safety concerns.
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, eating, mobility, and continence; support discharge planning.
• Maintain documentation and observe patient conditions during rounds and care delivery.

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Nursing assistant program graduate or in lieu of certification in ASN/BSN/MSN program with GPA 3.0

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join the patient care team. The CNA supports the nurse in delivering quality care, communicates with patients and families, and participates in rounds and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include patient data collection, reporting abnormalities, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring infection control and safety. CNA certification and PA licensure are required. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.