Nursing Assistant: Surgical Unit Patient Care

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in West Chester is seeking a Full Time Nursing Assistant for the Surgical Unit. Shifts are 7:00am to 7:30pm with 3/12 hr shifts, every 3rd weekend, and holiday rotation.

The role includes assisting patients with hygiene, meals, vital signs, and documentation, while supporting the RN and care team. The position emphasizes patient dignity, professional communication, and adherence to unit policies.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• 0-1 years training/experience at acute care facility or student nurse with hospital-based clinical experience.
• 0-1 years previous secretarial skills or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients preserving dignity and privacy; meets psychosocial needs.
• Assists with bathing, hygiene, and personal care as requested.
• Changes bed linens for occupied/unoccupied beds.
• Assists patients with meals and feeding.
• Obtains vital signs and records measurements.
• Welcomes patients and visitors with professional communication.
• Communicates patient and unit information to RN and care team.
• Documents patient care accurately per policy.
• Uses equipment properly and maintains supply areas; supports unit readiness.
• Performs chart management and other duties as required.

Education

HS Diploma/GED (Required)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Experience: 0-1 years in acute care facility or student nurse with hospital-based clinical experience

Experience: 0-1 years secretarial skills or healthcare experience

Job description

Penn Medicine in West Chester is seeking a Full Time Nursing Assistant for the Surgical Unit. Shifts are 7:00am to 7:30pm with 3/12 hr shifts, every 3rd weekend, and holiday rotation.

The role includes assisting patients with hygiene, meals, vital signs, and documentation, while supporting the RN and care team. The position emphasizes patient dignity, professional communication, and adherence to unit policies.