Compassionate CNA — Oncology Inpatient Care

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Penn Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for our busy inpatient unit. The CNA will support patient care under RN supervision, ensuring comfort, safety, and compassionate service while collaborating with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and case management during rounds and handoffs.

The role emphasizes accurate vital signs collection, timely escalation of concerns, and respectful, individualized patient interactions in a fast-paced hospital setting in West Philadelphia.

Qualifikationen

• CNA role requires assisting with patient care under RN supervision.
• Demonstrates safety protocols at all times and responsive to unit activities.
• Experience with RN/CNA handoffs and unit huddles.

Aufgaben

• Demonstrates genuine care for the patient, e.g., active listening and compassionate care.
• Participate in daily RN/CNA handoffs and unit huddles.
• Communicate with patients to ascertain needs and provide assistance.
• Answer patient call signals, lights, bells, or intercom systems.
• Assist daily living activities while preserving dignity.
• Timely notification and escalation of data or clinical information.
• Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition.
• Collect and record vital signs and report observations to nurses.

Kenntnisse

Compassion

Active listening

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

CNA certification

Tools

Vital signs monitor

Nurse call system

Jobbeschreibung

Penn Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for our busy inpatient unit. The CNA will support patient care under RN supervision, ensuring comfort, safety, and compassionate service while collaborating with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and case management during rounds and handoffs.

The role emphasizes accurate vital signs collection, timely escalation of concerns, and respectful, individualized patient interactions in a fast-paced hospital setting in West Philadelphia.