Nursing Assistant: Clinical Decision Unit, Days, Full-Time

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Penn Medicine is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Clinical Decision Unit on day shifts. This full-time position requires patient-centered care, teamwork, and adaptability in a busy hospital setting.

The role involves assisting with patient hygiene, daily living activities, vital signs, charting, and coordination with the RN. Cross-training may enhance office and unit duties; BLS is required, CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support is required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.
• H.S. Diploma/GED is required.
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience.
• 0–1 years training and/or experience at an acute care facility or student nurse with hospital-based clinical experience.
• 0–1 years previous secretarial skills or healthcare experience.

Responsabilités

• Interacts with the patient in a manner that preserves patient dignity, privacy, and meets psychosocial needs of the patient.
• Bathes patients and provides assistance with hygiene including baths, mouth care, shaving, hair care.
• Changes bed linens for occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Assists patients with meals and feeds patients as needed.
• Obtains vital signs and weights, and records.
• Welcomes and greets patients and visitors to the unit; communicates professionally with staff and visitors.
• Communicates patient and unit information to the RN and interdisciplinary care team in a timely manner; seeks help when needed.
• Documents patient care in a timely and accurate manner according to policy.
• Uses equipment appropriately and maintains unit readiness and quality initiatives.
• Manages charts and ensures forms are properly labeled.
• Performs procedures within the scope of policies and procedures.

Connaissances

Basic Life Support

Formation

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience

0-1 years Training and/or experience in acute care facility or hospital clinical experience

0-1 years Previous secretarial skills or healthcare experience

Description du poste

Penn Medicine is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Clinical Decision Unit on day shifts. This full-time position requires patient-centered care, teamwork, and adaptability in a busy hospital setting.

The role involves assisting with patient hygiene, daily living activities, vital signs, charting, and coordination with the RN. Cross-training may enhance office and unit duties; BLS is required, CNA preferred.