Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Patient Care Partner

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Benefits program

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our patient care team in a hospital setting. The CNA will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to support and assist in delivering quality care to patients and families.

Responsibilities include data collection, nursing history support, daily living assistance, and documentation. The role emphasizes infection control, patient safety, and collaboration with the health care team.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Certified Nurse Aide (Required)
• CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania
• Graduate of a certified nursing assistant program
• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Nursing student in an accredited BSN program may be considered

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care under RN supervision and collaborate with the healthcare team
• Collect and report patient data including vital signs and observations
• Assist with nursing assessments and care planning with the RN
• Document findings, interventions and outcomes in patient records
• Support infection control practices and patient safety measures
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Education

Graduate of a certified nursing assistant program

HS diploma/GED

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our patient care team in a hospital setting. The CNA will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to support and assist in delivering quality care to patients and families.

Responsibilities include data collection, nursing history support, daily living assistance, and documentation. The role emphasizes infection control, patient safety, and collaboration with the health care team.