Compassionate CNA: Hospital Care Aide with Tuition Support

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to join the 5 East – Medical Surgical Unit. You will support nurses, assist with daily patient care, and ensure timely data collection and communication with the health care team.

Responsibilities include reporting at shift start, assisting with activities of daily living, and helping with discharge planning while maintaining infection control and patient safety. CNA certification and PA requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and CPR certification required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Pennsylvania CNA certification required or nursing student in ASN/BSN/MSN program with GPA 3.0.
• H.S. Diploma/GED required.

Responsibilities

• Report to RN at shift start with care plan and patient needs.
• Collect and report patient data, vital signs and changes timely.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility as directed.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards in care delivery.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Collaboration

Infection control

Safety awareness

Data collection

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

CNA certification

PA CNA certification or ASN/BSN/MSN student

Job description

Penn Medicine is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to join the 5 East – Medical Surgical Unit. You will support nurses, assist with daily patient care, and ensure timely data collection and communication with the health care team.

Responsibilities include reporting at shift start, assisting with activities of daily living, and helping with discharge planning while maintaining infection control and patient safety. CNA certification and PA requirements apply.