What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant (CNA)- HUP Pavilion- 7 City Vascular Surgical PCU- Full-Time, Day Shift position at Penn Medicine?
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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 7 City Vascular Surgical PCU of the HUP Pavilion is looking for a full-time CNA to join the team! The position will be fully day shift (three 12s, 7a-7p) with an every third weekend requirement. The Nursing Assistant supports the practice by collecting and reporting patient data and incorporating organizational competencies 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 roomsPerforms appropriate inventory control methods orders medical supplies to ensure ongoing patient care isn't compromised by lack of necessary items.Assists with data collection for nursing history and physical (vital signs, height, weight, blood sugar results, functional status) and communicates changes to the RN or CRNP in a timely fashionProvides patient and family information to the RN or CRNP for coordination of careRetrieves supplies from medical supply vendors or in-house sources. Secures stock items in appropriate location. Delivers patient specific items to the assigned RN or CRNPMaintains 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 behaviorsParticipates in staff meetingsPerforms periodic quality control on urinalysis and pregnancy tests.Assists the physician or CRNP to perform physical examsDocuments findings and patient results on patient documents and in the patients EMRAssists in evaluating nursing care given by comparing 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 PennsylvaniaEducation or Equivalent Experience : H.S. Diploma / GED (Required)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 WorkWe 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, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.REQNUMBER : 247200
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