Nursing Assistant- HUP Pavilion- 9 Center Cardiac Surgical Unit- Full-Time, Night Shift

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a full-time Nursing Assistant for the HUP Pavilion's 9 Center Cardiac Surgical Unit. The role includes collecting patient data, coordinating care, and supporting a diverse patient population recovering from major cardiac surgeries. Join a leading healthcare team focused on innovation and patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Employee engagement and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• CNA certification by the State of Pennsylvania required.
• Preferably previous hospital experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care by collecting and reporting patient data.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain inventory of medical supplies.
• Assist in evaluating nursing care and documenting patient results.

Skills

Patient Data Collection

Communication

Inventory Control

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

CNA Certification

Job description

Nursing Assistant- HUP Pavilion- 9 Center Cardiac Surgical Unit- Full-Time, Night Shift

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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.

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 HUP Pavilion Clifton Center is looking for a full-time CNA to join the team! the position will be night shift (three 12s, 7p-7a) with an every third weekend requirement.

East 9 Center is a 24 bed cardiovascular progressive care surgical unit located at the HUP Pavilion. The patient population includes those recovering from post open heart surgery, valve repairs/replacements, thoracic/aortic surgery, heart and lung transplants, and more.

• The Nursing Assistant supports the practice by collecting and reporting patient data and incorporating organizational competencies while working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Prepares exam rooms for provider evaluation of patients. Maintains adequate stock levels of medical supplies and other required items in the exam rooms
  
  

Performs appropriate inventory control methods

orders medical supplies to ensure ongoing patient care isn’t compromised by lack of necessary items.

Assists with data collection for nursing history and physical (vital signs, height, weight, blood sugar results, functional status) and communicates changes to the RN or CRNP in a timely fashion

Provides patient and family information to the RN or CRNP for coordination of care

Retrieves supplies from medical supply vendors or in-house sources. Secures stock items in appropriate location. Delivers patient specific items to the assigned RN or CRNP

Maintains a safe environment and protects the patient from injury by observing the patient who may be at risk for falls, confusion, disorientation, wandering or suicidal behaviors

Participates in staff meetings

Performs periodic quality control on urinalysis and pregnancy tests.

Assists the physician or CRNP to perform physical exams

Documents findings and patient results on patient documents and in the patients EMR

Assists in evaluating nursing care given by comparing the patient's functional status from day to day and discussing this with the nurse.

Credentials:

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

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Equivalent Experience: Previous hospital experience preferred.
  
  

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.

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.

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  Entry level

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Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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