Nursing Assistant, Telemetry, Per Diem, Night Shift, Jeanes Campus

Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support RNs with patient care in a busy hospital setting. You will perform delegated tasks, help with activities of daily living, and ensure compassionate patient contact.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, following the Hospital's Customer Service Program, and collaborating with the care team to deliver high-quality patient care. High school diploma or CNA training required; 1 year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Program or current Nursing student with satisfactory completion of at least one clinical rotation required.
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree required.
• 1 year experience in a Nursing Assistant role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN by performing patient care activities delegated to unlicensed staff.
• Incorporate the Hospital's Customer Service Program into patient interactions.
• Maintain patient safety and dignity during care.
• Document care provided and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification or enrollment with clinical rotation

Combination of education and experience may be considered

Job description

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 affiliates of Temple University Health System (TUHS) and by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. TUHS neither provides nor controls the provision of health care.All health care is provided by its member organizations or independent health care providers affiliated with TUHS member organizations. Each TUHS member organization is owned and operated pursuant to its governing documents.