Nursing Assistant - Neuro Stroke Unit

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant for their Neuro Stroke Unit. This full-time position involves providing essential patient care and support, ensuring a safe and dignified environment for all patients. The role emphasizes effective communication and teamwork, allowing you to contribute to a collaborative healthcare setting. With a focus on professional development and comprehensive employee benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patient lives. Join a team where your contributions matter and help shape the future of healthcare.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Employee Engagement Programs

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
• Experience as a Certified Nurse Aid is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and assisting with navigation.
• Managing admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Providing age-appropriate patient care and hygiene assistance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Patient Care

Chart Management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Experience in Healthcare

Tools

Electronic Order Management Systems

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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.

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?

Position Details

• Full Time, 7pm - 7am
• Neuro Stroke Unit

Responsibilities include:

1. Communication and Customer Service: Welcoming patients and visitors, demonstrating professional communication skills, answering calls, assisting with visitor navigation, facilitating patient belongings transfer, and using communication tools effectively.
2. Electronic Order Management and Order Processing: Assisting with accurate entry of electronic orders, monitoring alerts, notifying staff of updates, and ensuring proper documentation and communication of orders.
3. Chart Management: Labeling and maintaining paper charts, preparing charts for various patient transitions, and managing record requests.
4. Patient Flow Responsibilities: Managing admissions, transfers, discharges, and census logs, and supporting documentation for Medicare and other administrative tasks.
5. Patient Care: Providing age-appropriate care, assisting with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, specimen collection, and ensuring patient safety and dignity.
6. Communication and Documentation: Timely reporting to nurses, documenting care accurately, and communicating effectively with the care team.
7. Role Development and Organizational Support: Participating in training, supporting organizational programs, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized environment.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Certified Nurse Aid or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Experience in healthcare or as a student nurse (0-1 years)

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 comprehensive compensation and benefits, including tuition assistance. 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 and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or other protected statuses.