Nursing Assistant: Impactful Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our patient care team. The CNA will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to support the delivery of high-quality care to patients and families, including data collection, reporting changes, and participation in discharge planning.

Required credentials include Basic Life Support, CNA certification by the State of Pennsylvania, and Graduation from a certified nursing assistant program or active BSN-track student

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required).
• Certified Nurse Aide (Required).
• CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania.
• Graduate of a certified nursing assistant program - or nursing student in a BSN program with GPA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receives written/verbal report at the beginning of each shift from the RN regarding the care to be delivered.
• Assist in data collection for nursing history and physicals; communicate changes to the RN promptly.
• Assist in setting patient-care goals and report patient responses to plan of care to the RN.
• Promote infection control and follow standard precautions; maintain a safe environment and monitor patients for risks.
• Document findings, interventions and outcomes in patient records with proper signatures and timing.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination, including patient and family education.

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our patient care team. The CNA will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to support the delivery of high-quality care to patients and families, including data collection, reporting changes, and participation in discharge planning.

Required credentials include Basic Life Support, CNA certification by the State of Pennsylvania, and Graduation from a certified nursing assistant program or active BSN-track student