Nursing Assistant - Evenings (PT)

Penn Medicine; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center dedicated to providing exceptional care and innovative research. As a Behavioral Health Assistant, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and growth in a rewarding healthcare environment. This role includes assisting nurses, fostering positive patient relations, and adhering to high standards of care. Enjoy generous paid time off, comprehensive health plans, and a supportive work-life balance. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Tuition Assistance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Free Secure Employee Parking

Qualifications

• Assist nurses in delivering care with respect for patients and families.
• Complete Nursing Assistant Course during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caring attitude and represent the Medical Center positively.
• Observe and report patient conditions, communicate effectively.

Skills

Caring Attitude

Effective Communication

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

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?

Location: Princeton, NJ

Address: 905 Herrontown Road Princeton, NJ

Hours: 20 hrs/week, Part-Time, Evenings, 3 pm – 11:30 pm, every other weekend. Able to work full shift hours, 2 days (first week), 3 days including a weekend (second week) – rotating.

Mandatory training: During the day shift hours for 1.5 weeks from date of hire.

Why join our Princeton Penn Medicine Behavioral Health Assistants Team?

This is an opportunity to join a team of professionals in a high-paced and rewarding healthcare environment. If you aim to develop your career in healthcare, this is your chance for growth! We are an “all hands-on deck team”, providing excellent training and cross-training employees to the highest standards. We value work-life balance.

Benefits at Princeton/Penn Medicine:

• Generous Paid Time Off, including eight paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans tailored to your needs.
• Tuition Assistance for part-time (20+ hours) and full-time (40 hours) employees (0.5 FTE and over).
• Company-paid life insurance, temporary disability, employee discounts, free secure employee-only parking, and more. Click here for details.

Summary:

• Assist nurses in delivering care, demonstrating respect for all patients, families, staff, and volunteers, supporting Penn Medicine’s mission of quality healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a caring attitude, represent the Medical Center positively, and adhere to dress code including ID badges. Foster courteous relations with colleagues.
• Observe and report patient conditions, communicate effectively with patients and co-workers, and suggest patient care needs.
• Perform and document nursing care activities as assigned, following established protocols.

Credentials:

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

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Completion of hospital onsite Nursing Assistant Course during first two weeks of orientation before patient care duties.

We believe the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our benefits support health and well-being, including a top-rated tuition assistance program. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission, advancing medical science to improve lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, genetic information, victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other protected status under law.