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Penn Medicine Nursing Assistant (Acute Care of the Elderly) - Plainsboro, NJ - Per Diem (Day Shift) in Plainsboro, New Jersey
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?
Why Join Our Team?
Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH) is seeking a per diem nursing assistant (NA) to work the day shift within the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) Unit. The ACE unit is a 24-bed medical-surgical unit. Nurses on this unit will care for patients admitted with multiple diagnosis and health conditions. Education is key here, at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, as our RN's are encouraged to pursue advanced degrees and certification.
Scheduling Requirements:
- You will be required to work one day shift (7a-7:30p) per week.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Assists nurses in the delivery of nursing care through participation in the nursing process.
Some of the clinical skills performed on a daily basis consist of: safe patient ambulation, pain management, drain care, nasogastric tube care, foley catheter care, chest tubes, central lines, wound vac and wound care, complex medication administration, blood administration and constant communication with the interdisciplinary team.
Performs and documents nursing care activities as assigned, consistent with established procedures.
Makes observations of patient condition and reports and documents information as requested. Has good communication skills with patients/families and co-workers and is able to make suggestions regarding the patient's needs for nursing care.
What We Require for this Role:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Related Work Experience
- No related experience required for this role.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Nursing Assistant Course- Successful completion of hospital onsite course during first two weeks of orientation and prior to patient care assignment
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.
Salary Range:
$18.73 - $29.31/Hourly
As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.
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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, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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