Nursing Assistant - Acute Rehab - Per Diem/Day Shift

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Acute Rehab Unit on a per diem basis. The day shift runs from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, with a minimum of two shifts per month, including some weekends and two holiday shifts.

Responsibilities include assisting nurses, observing patients, documenting care, and maintaining unit cleanliness. Required credentials include BLS and Basic Life Support, with a high school diploma and Nursing Assistant training.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant course or hospital onsite training during orientation.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Basic Life Saving certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in delivering nursing care and support patient needs.
• Observe patient conditions, communicate with families, and document observations.
• Perform and document nursing tasks per established procedures.
• Maintain unit cleanliness and proper stocking of supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Nursing Assistant Course

Job description

About Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Position Overview

The Acute Rehab Unit is looking for a Nursing Assistant to join their team on a Per Diem Basis.

This is for the day shift - hours are 7 am - 7:30 pm.

The minimum requirement for this position is: 2 shifts per month. This includes being able to pick up some weekend shifts as well as 2 holidays. 1 summer and 1 winter.

Summary

• Assists nurses in the delivery of nursing care through participation in the nursing process. Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, their families, guests and representatives of other organizations as well as fellow employees, volunteers and medical staff in support of the Medical Center's mission to provide consistent quality health care services in a professional, caring and responsive environment. Will demonstrate responsibility for individual performance and efficient utilization of products, supplies, and equipment. Will utilize time to ensure the timely completion of duties and to promote financial viability through provision of services a reasonable cost.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Displays a caring and responsive attitude and represents the Medical Center in a positive manner and conducts all activities respecting patient/customer rights and expectations. Regularly maintains a neat appearance and adheres to departmental dress, including the wearing of appropriate identification. Interpersonal relations with other health care workers are regularly fostered in a courteous and friendly manner as evidenced by managerial observation and peer input.
• Makes observations of patient condition and reports and documents information as requested. Has good communication skills with patients/families and co-workers and is able to make suggestions regarding the patient's needs for nursing care.
• Performs and documents nursing care activities as assigned, consistent with established procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill specific to a nursing assistant in the area of assignment. (i.e. patient hygiene, vital signs, emptying and documenting of urine outputs, procedures, etc.).
• There is evidence in performance that consideration is given to age and how it relates to care and interventions in the pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.
• Consistently makes extra efforts to achieve patient/customer expectations while discharging job responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality of patient and departmental information with no infractions as noted by manager.
• Regularly performs job tasks in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedure, including appropriate use of equipment, machines, appropriate use in wearing of physical barriers and safety equipment.
• Participates in keeping the nursing unit, (patient rooms, workstations, and hallways) clean and well organized.
• Cleans patient care equipment as directed. Obtains, stocks, and organizes patient care and unit supplies as assigned. Identifies and reports broken or malfunctioning equipment or needed repairs on the unit.
• Responds in accordance with emergency procedures to codes and non-medical emergencies.
• Uses products, supplies, and equipment in an efficient manner, keeping waste within department limits as observed by peers and supervision.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Basic Life Saving certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:
• Nursing Assistant Course- Successful completion of hospital onsite course during first two weeks of orientation and prior to patient care assignment.

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range

$18.73 - $29.31/Hourly

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.