PRN Nursing Assistant CNA - Penn Presbyterian Cardiac Med/Surg Tele

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team. In this vital role, you will interact closely with patients, providing essential support and care under the supervision of registered nurses. Your daily responsibilities will include assisting patients with daily living activities, collecting vital signs, and ensuring a positive patient experience through active listening and responsiveness. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and compassion.

Benefits

Comprehensive Compensation Package

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical support for daily living activities.
• Collect and record vital signs as directed by nursing staff.
• Participate in daily RN/CNA handoffs and unit huddles.

Skills

Patient Care

Active Listening

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Matriculated in BSN Nursing Program

Job description

PRN Nursing Assistant CNA - Penn Presbyterian Cardiac Med/Surg Tele

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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?

Summary:

• The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) interacts with patients at the most intimate level and highest frequency. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the CNA shows up and remains engaged in all aspects of the role, drives results with intention, partners with unwavering support, commits to every single moment, and serves with compassion. While working under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, the CNA's primary focus is to support and assist in the delivery of quality care to patients and families. Major responsibilities include participation in RN/CNA hand-off communications and unit huddles, timely collection and reporting of patient data, demonstrating safety protocols at all times, timely notification and escalation of data or clinical conditions, remaining alert and responsive to activities on the unit, and demonstrating genuine care for the patient (paying close attention to basics), e.g., active listening, timely response, cultural sensitivity, individualized approach to care.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates genuine care for the patient, e.g., active listening and responding, gentle approach to providing care, knocking and identifying yourself before entering a patient's space, providing timely information to patients in a caring manner; ensuring an individualized approach to care that includes cultural sensitivities, and anticipating patient needs based on dialogue and observation.
• Active participation in daily RN/CNA handoffs and unit huddles.
• Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
• Provide physical support to assist patients with daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising. Assist patients in maintaining independence when appropriate, while preserving their dignity.
• Timely notification and escalation of data or clinical information.
• Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
• Collect and record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Document or report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability based on patient acuity and unit needs.
• Demonstrate safe patient handling skills and proper hand hygiene.
• Support quality and safety measures in the work environment, e.g., support of the unit's QAPI goals.
• Actions and behaviors should support creating a positive, caring, and healing patient environment.
• Focus on continuously improving the patient experience.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association ONLY (Required)
• CNA or NAREG (Required)
• CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania or RN without a BSN Degree.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Matriculated in an accredited BSN Nursing Program preferred; minimally completed the nursing foundations/fundamentals clinical course with a 3.0 GPA overall and in the nursing major.

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 region's finest prepaid tuition assistance programs. 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.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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, or any other status protected by law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• Hospitals and Health Care
• Medical Practices

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