PRN Nursing Assistant CNA - Penn Presbyterian Resource Pool (Days)

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated PRN Nursing Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role is crucial in delivering high-quality care to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety while assisting with daily activities. You will work closely with registered nurses, actively participating in patient care discussions and contributing to a positive healing environment. With a commitment to employee well-being, this organization offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive workplace culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Compensation

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Health Benefits

Employee Engagement Programs

Qualifications

• CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania is required.
• Must have completed nursing foundations with a 3.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and assist with daily living activities.
• Participate in RN/CNA handoffs and communicate patient needs effectively.
• Document vital signs and patient behavior accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Active Listening

Cultural Sensitivity

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Accredited BSN Nursing Program

Job description

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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. 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 the basics), e.g., active listening, timely response, cultural sensitivity, individualized approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate genuine care for patients through active listening, responding, and providing care with a gentle approach. Knock and identify yourself before entering a patient's space. Provide timely information to patients in a caring manner, ensuring an individualized approach that includes cultural sensitivities. Anticipate patient needs based on dialogue and observation. Participate actively in daily RN/CNA handoffs and unit huddles. Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or needs for assistance or social and emotional support. Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine needs. Assist patients with daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising. Support patient independence when appropriate, preserving dignity. Notify and escalate data or clinical information promptly. Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient conditions and treatment plans. Collect and record vital signs as directed. Document observations of patient behavior, complaints, or symptoms. Demonstrate flexibility based on patient acuity and unit needs. Practice safe patient handling and proper hand hygiene. Support quality and safety measures, including QAPI goals. Contribute to a positive, caring, and healing environment. Focus on improving the patient experience.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (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 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.

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, or any other status protected by law.