PRN Days or Nights Certified Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg Ortho - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Philadelphia is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join their healthcare team. The role involves delivering quality patient care, collaborating with nurses, and supporting patients' daily needs. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Tuition assistance programs

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant must support patient care under RN supervision.
• Must maintain high standards of care and report patient data.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessments and report findings to RN.
• Provide daily living assistance and monitor patient responses.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

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?

CUPP 5 South is an Orthopedic/Surgical floor that is rapidly growing and is a vital part of PPMC. The floor receives post-operative surgical patients, including General, Orthopedic, Abdominal & Bariatric, Total Joint Replacement, Spinal, Neurosurgery, Trauma, GYN, Oral, Vascular, Urological, Podiatry, Colorectal, ENT, and trauma and neuro overflow.

Summary:

• The certified nursing assistant (CNA) is an essential member of the healthcare team, delivering quality care through collaboration and communication. They work under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) to support and assist in providing care to patients and families. Responsibilities include collecting and reporting patient data, maintaining high standards of care, and ensuring accountability for their performance outcomes while supporting PPMC's Standards of Excellence. Demonstrates Penn Medicine Behavioral Competencies in all interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Report: Receive shift report from RN; provide report at shift end, including any abnormalities.
• Assist in Assessment: Verify patient identity, collect vital signs, and communicate changes to RN.
• Participate in respectful communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Provide patient and family information for care coordination and discharge planning.
• Observe skin changes and report issues.
• Planning: Assist in setting patient goals and integrate RN’s care plans.
• Intervention: Promote infection control, maintain a safe environment, monitor patient responses, and assist with activities of daily living.
• Participate in rounds, staff meetings, and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Report findings impacting patient care to RN.
• Assist with patient care activities including bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility, and hygiene.
• Participate in skin breakdown prevention, heat/cold therapy, and dietary needs.
• Assist with elimination needs, colostomy and vaginal irrigations, and apply urosheath/condom catheters.
• Assist with oxygen therapy and encourage pulmonary exercises.
• Use appropriate lifting equipment and reinforce health education.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• CPR certification from American Heart Association (AHA) (Required)
• Certified Nurse Aid (Required)
• Must be certified by the state of Pennsylvania as a CNA or a student nurse in an accredited ASN program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• In lieu of certification, must be a nursing student in an accredited ASN program with a minimum 3.0 GPA, actively enrolled, and maintaining academic standards. Nursing students employed as CNAs must report any GPA or enrollment issues within 24 hours, or face termination.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs support our staff's health and well-being, including a comprehensive compensation package and one of the region's best tuition assistance programs. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission, making advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other protected status by law.