Surgical Care Unit Nursing Assistant - Day Shift

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

Job summary

Penn Medicine Princeton Health is hiring a full-time nursing assistant to join the Surgical Care Unit (SCU). The role supports nursing care delivery, patient ambulation, pain management, and wound care in a 36-bed unit, with joint replacement and bariatric services highlighted.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a hospital onsite Nursing Assistant course during orientation, and BLS certification. Per diem options are available for scheduling flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Nursing Assistant Course must be completed during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assists nurses in delivering nursing care via the nursing process.
• Performs daily clinical tasks including ambulation, pain management, drain and wound care, and medication administration.
• Documents nursing activities and observes patient condition for reporting.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Course

Job description

Penn Medicine Princeton Health is hiring a full-time nursing assistant to join the Surgical Care Unit (SCU). The role supports nursing care delivery, patient ambulation, pain management, and wound care in a 36-bed unit, with joint replacement and bariatric services highlighted.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a hospital onsite Nursing Assistant course during orientation, and BLS certification. Per diem options are available for scheduling flexibility.