Nursing Assistant - Telemetry Unit - Full Time - 7a - 7p

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

RX coverage

FSA/HSA

403b Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH) is seeking a full-time Nursing Assistant to work 7AM-730PM in the Telemetry Unit. The unit serves Medical, Cardiology, and Intermediate Care patients with common diagnoses including CHF, dysrhythmias, ACS, MI, pacemakers, and effusions.

Responsibilities include assisting nurses in nursing care, upholding patient dignity, and ensuring efficient use of supplies and time. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 403b, PTO, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED is required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required.
• Basic Life Saving certification (BLS) must be completed within first two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Assisting nurses in the delivery of nursing care through participation in the nursing process.
• Demonstrating regard for the dignity and respect of all patients and families.
• Demonstrating responsibility for personal performance and efficient use of supplies and equipment.
• Utilizing time to ensure timely completion of duties and promote financial viability.

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Job description

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?

Why Join Our Team?

Come and join our fast-paced Cardiology Unit! Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH) is seeking a full-time Nursing Assistant to work 7AM-730PM. The Telemetry Unit provides a comprehensive team approach to medical nursing and psychosocial needs of patients and families.

The Telemetry Unit is comprised of Medical, Cardiology, and Intermediate Care patients. Common diagnosis includes CHF, Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Myocardial Infarction, Pacemakers, and Cardiac effusions.

Our Nursing Assistants are responsible for:

• Assisting nurses in the delivery of nursing care through participation in the nursing process.
• Demonstrating regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, their families, guests and representatives of other organizations as well as fellow employees, volunteers and medical staff in support of the PMPH mission to provide consistent quality health care services in a professional, caring and responsive environment.
• Demonstrating responsibility for individual performance and efficient utilization of products, supplies, and equipment.
• Utilizing time to ensure the timely completion of duties and to promote financial viability through provision of services a reasonable cost.

Benefits You’ll Receive at PMPH/Penn Medicine:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, RX coverage plan options that best fit your personal & family needs
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HAS) to save pre-tax dollars
• 403b Retirement Savings: Our employer contribution begins on Day 1 of your employment
• Generous Paid Time Off benefits that give you the work-life balance today’s world needs
• Prepaid tuition assistance is available to benefit-eligible employees for approved courses of study after completing six months of employment.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Basic Life Saving certification (BLS) - Successful completion and certification during first two weeks of orientation and prior to patient care assignment.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

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 a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. 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.

Salary Range:

$18.73 - $29.31/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.