Patient Care Technician (CNA) – Acute Care

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Employee benefits program

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting nursing staff, performing basic clinical tasks, and maintaining a safe, respectful care environment.

Responsibilities include patient comfort, vital signs, specimen collection as directed, and adherence to infection control procedures. The position values teamwork, communication, and compassionate patient-family interactions.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• BLS/CPR knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with patient and family education.
• Support nursing and physician staff in routine procedures.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Record vital signs and basic patient information.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Basic nursing skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA preferred

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting nursing staff, performing basic clinical tasks, and maintaining a safe, respectful care environment.

Responsibilities include patient comfort, vital signs, specimen collection as directed, and adherence to infection control procedures. The position values teamwork, communication, and compassionate patient-family interactions.