Nursing Assistant- HUP Rhoads 6 Surgical Unit- Full-time, Rotating Shifts NEW Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nursing Assistant- HUP Rhoads 6 Surgical Unit- Full-time, Rotating Shifts

Job ID:

274335

Category:

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)/ Nursing Assistant

Work Type:

FT

Location:

Philadelphia, PA, United States

Work Schedule:

Full-Time, Rotating Shifts
Description
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Summary:

The Rhoads 6 Surgical Unit of HUP is looking for a full-time CNA to join the team! The position will rotate every 4 weeks between day shift (7a-7p) and night shift (7p-7a). The schedule will include an every other weekend requirement. The Nursing Assistant supports the practice by collecting and reporting patient data and incorporatinganizationalpetencies while working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses.

Responsibilities:

Prepares exam rooms for provider evaluation of patients. Maintains adequate stock levels of medical supplies and other required items in the exam rooms
Performs appropriate inventory control methods
orders medical supplies to ensure ongoing patient care isn’tpromised by lack of necessary items.
Assists with data collection for nursing history and physical (vital signs, height, weight, blood sugar results, functional status) andmunicates changes to the RN or CRNP in a timely fashion
Provides patient and family information to the RN or CRNP for coordination of care
Retrieves supplies from medical supply vendors or in-house sources. Secures stock items in appropriate location. Delivers patient specific items to the assigned RN or CRNP
Maintains a safe environment and protects the patient from injury by observing the patient who may be at risk for falls, confusion, disorientation, wandering or suicidal behaviors
Participates in staff meetings
Performs periodic quality control on urinalysis and pregnancy tests.
Assists the physician or CRNP to perform physical exams
Documents findings and patient results on patient documents and in the patients EMR
Assists in evaluating nursing care given byparing the patient’s functional status from day to day and discussing this with the nurse.

Credentials:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania

Education or Equivalent Experience:

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Equivalent Experience:

Previous hospital experience preferred. 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 aprehensivepensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged andmitted to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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