Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Patient Care & Support

Penn Medicine; Upton (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join the care team. The CNA will support nurses, collect patient data, and assist with activities of daily living to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include reporting at the start and end of shifts, maintaining infection control, and documenting patient observations. Requires PA CNA certification and HS diploma/GED, with BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• CNA program completion or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report at start of shift to RN with care plan details.
• Assist with data collection: vital signs, intake/output, and observations.
• Document findings and communicate changes to the nurse.
• Provide direct patient care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Maintain infection control and safety through standard precautions.
• Participate in rounds, discharge planning, and care coordination.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

HS Diploma/GED

CNA Certification PA

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join the care team. The CNA will support nurses, collect patient data, and assist with activities of daily living to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include reporting at the start and end of shifts, maintaining infection control, and documenting patient observations. Requires PA CNA certification and HS diploma/GED, with BLS preferred.