Nursing Assistant - Compassionate Care, Tuition Support

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Benefits program

Job summary

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center dedicated to patient care, research, and education. The CNA supports the nursing team with essential patient care, data collection, and safety activities across shifts.

Under RN supervision, CNAs help with daily living activities, report patient changes promptly, and participate in rounds and care planning while maintaining Penn Medicine's standards of excellence and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Report to RN at start of shift with patient care plan and updates.
• Assist with patient assessment, vital signs, and data collection under supervision.
• Promote infection control and safe patient care using standard precautions.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort as directed by RN.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

CPR certification (AHA)

Certified Nursing Assistant

Education

HS Diploma/GED (Required)

Nursing Assistant Certification (or equivalent)

ASN/BSN/MSN nursing program enrollment (required for students)

Job description

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center dedicated to patient care, research, and education. The CNA supports the nursing team with essential patient care, data collection, and safety activities across shifts.

Under RN supervision, CNAs help with daily living activities, report patient changes promptly, and participate in rounds and care planning while maintaining Penn Medicine's standards of excellence and patient-centered care.