Nursing Assistant Float Pool (Full-Time Nights) - HUP

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Philadelphia is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their healthcare team. The CNA plays a vital role in patient care, engaging with patients and ensuring safety protocols are maintained. This position requires dedication, compassion, and commitment to providing the highest quality of care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Candidates should possess essential certifications and a high school diploma/GED, preferably with nursing program coursework completed.

Benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Certified Nurse Aid required.
• Must have CNA certification by the State of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in delivering quality care to patients.
• Timely collection and reporting of patient data.
• Demonstrate genuine care for patients using individualized care approaches.

Skills

Active Listening

Compassion

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania

Matriculated in an accredited BSN Nursing Program

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?

Summary:

• The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) interacts with patients at the most intimate level and highest frequency. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the CNA shows up and remains engaged in all aspects of the role, drives results with intention, partners with unwavering support, commits to every single moment, and serves with compassion. Under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, the CNA's primary focus is to support and assist in the delivery of quality care to patients and families. Major responsibilities include participation in RN/CNA hand-off communications and unit huddles, timely collection and reporting of patient data, demonstrating safety protocols at all times, timely notification and escalation of data or clinical conditions, remaining alert and responsive to activities on the unit, and demonstrating genuine care for the patient (paying close attention to basics), e.g., active listening, timely response, cultural sensitivity, and individualized care approaches.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Certified Nurse Aid (Required)
• CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Matriculated in an accredited BSN Nursing Program preferred; at least completed the nursing foundations/fundamentals clinical course with a 3.0 GPA overall and in the nursing major

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 package, including one of the region's finest prepaid tuition assistance programs. 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.

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, or any other status protected by applicable law.