Nursing Assistant, Surgical Short Procedure Unit, M-F, Day Flex Shift, Jeanes Campus

Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant nearby

Job summary

Temple Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Surgical Short Procedure Unit at Jeanes Campus. The role involves assisting the RN with delegated patient care tasks and supporting a focus on excellent customer service.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, completion of an approved Nursing Assistant program (or be a nursing student with clinical rotation), and BLS. At least one year of Nursing Assistant experience is preferred and CNAs are preferred for the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Program or current Nursing student with at least one clinical rotation completed Required
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required
• 1 year experience in a Nursing Assistant role preferred
• Basic Life Support Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN by performing patient care activities delegated to unlicensed nursing staff.
• Performs additional functions for which prepared, under supervision.
• Contributes to the Hospital's Customer Service Program in patient care activities.
• Accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for all activities.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant program completion

Combination of education and experience considered

Job description

Job Description - Nursing Assistant, Surgical Short Procedure Unit, M-F, Day Flex Shift, Jeanes Campus (264472)

Nursing Assistant, Surgical Short Procedure Unit, M-F, Day Flex Shift, Jeanes Campus - ( 264472 )

Assists the RN by performing patient care activities delegated to the unlicensed nursing support staff as well as additional specific functions for which he/she has been prepared. Incorporates the concepts of the Hospital's Customer Service Program into all aspects of patient care activities. Accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for all activities.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Trade School Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Program or current Nursing student with satisfactory completion of at least one clinical rotation Required or
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience

• 1 year experience in a Nursing Assistant role Preferred

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Your Tomorrow is Here!

TUH-Jeanes Campus, in Northeast Philadelphia, offers aunique combination: advanced medical and surgical services in a convenient, easy-to-access community setting. A member of Temple Health, TUH-JeanesCampus has many services that are typically only found at downtown hospitals, including advanced cardiac, neurologic and orthopedic surgery. TUH-Jeanes Campus'experienced doctors and dedicated staff offer patients access to many of the latest treatments and diagnostics, while never losing sight of its commitment to providing a compassionate, personal touch .

Temple Health refers to the health, education and research activities carried out by the affiliatesof Temple University Health System (TUHS) and by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine atTemple University. TUHS neither provides nor controls the provision of health care.All health care is provided by its member organizations or independent health care providersaffiliated with TUHS member organizations. Each TUHS member organization is owned and operatedpursuant to its governing documents.