Nursing Assistant, Mother Baby Unit & Patient Care

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in West Chester, PA seeks a Nursing Assistant for the Mother Baby Unit. Shift 7:00am–7:30pm, every other weekend. Provides age-appropriate patient care and supports unit operations.

Cross-trained as Unit Coordinator, performs clerical duties, documents care, obtains vitals, assists with meals, and maintains unit readiness. Requires Basic Cardiac Life Support and HS diploma; CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients in a respectful manner, preserving dignity and privacy.
• Assists with hygiene, baths, and grooming per patient needs.
• Changes bed linens for occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Assists patients with meals and feeds as needed.
• Obtains vital signs and records accurately.
• Communicates unit information to the RN and care team promptly.
• Maintains chart forms and unit records per policy.

Skills

Patient care

Dignity and privacy

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience

0-1 years Training and/or experience at an acute care facility or student nurse with hospital based clinical experience

0-1 years Previous secretarial skills or healthcare experience

Job description

Penn Medicine in West Chester, PA seeks a Nursing Assistant for the Mother Baby Unit. Shift 7:00am–7:30pm, every other weekend. Provides age-appropriate patient care and supports unit operations.

Cross-trained as Unit Coordinator, performs clerical duties, documents care, obtains vitals, assists with meals, and maintains unit readiness. Requires Basic Cardiac Life Support and HS diploma; CNA preferred.