Day-Shift Nursing Assistant, Surgical Care Unit

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH) is seeking a full time nursing assistant (NA) to work the day shift within the Surgical Care Unit. The SCU is a 36 bed medical-surgical unit focusing on inpatient surgical patients, including joint replacement care.

The role requires strong teamwork and patient-focused care. Responsibilities include assisting nurses, documenting care activities, monitoring patients, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant Course—Successful completion of hospital onsite course during orientation and prior to patient care assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assists nurses in the delivery of nursing care through participation in the nursing process.
• Performs and documents nursing care activities as assigned, consistent with established procedures.
• Makes observations of patient condition and reports and documents information as requested.
• Has good communication skills with patients/families and co-workers and can suggest patients' needs for nursing care.

Skills

Patient care

Pain management

Wound care

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant Course

Job description

Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH) is seeking a full time nursing assistant (NA) to work the day shift within the Surgical Care Unit. The SCU is a 36 bed medical-surgical unit focusing on inpatient surgical patients, including joint replacement care.

The role requires strong teamwork and patient-focused care. Responsibilities include assisting nurses, documenting care activities, monitoring patients, and communicating with families.