Nursing Assistant - Patient Care Support (BLS)

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health is a dynamic network of hospitals and clinics that supports patient care through dedicated nursing assistants. You will assist the RN with delegated patient care tasks, while emphasizing the institution's customer service standards and patient-first approach.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, complete a nursing assistant program or are nursing students with clinical rotation, and have BLS. CNA certification is preferred; 1 year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant program or current nursing student with at least one clinical rotation.
• Basic Life Support required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN by performing patient care activities delegated to unlicensed nursing staff.
• Incorporates the Hospital's Customer Service Program into patient care activities.
• Accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for all activities.

Skills

Patient care

Team support

Education

High School diploma

Nursing Assistant program

Job description

Temple Health is a dynamic network of hospitals and clinics that supports patient care through dedicated nursing assistants. You will assist the RN with delegated patient care tasks, while emphasizing the institution's customer service standards and patient-first approach.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, complete a nursing assistant program or are nursing students with clinical rotation, and have BLS. CNA certification is preferred; 1 year of experience is preferred.