Nursing Assistant; Companion​/Float Pool; Plainsboro, NJ Day Shift

Nursing Assistant (Companion/Float Pool) – Plainsboro, NJ – Full Time (Day Shift)

Position with Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Penn Medicine is dedicated to its tripartite mission of providing high‑level care, innovative research, and education. Working here means collaboration with top clinicians, technologists, and business professionals across all disciplines.

• PMPH is seeking a full‑time Nursing Assistant to work day‑shift within the companion float pool. The NA will float to all areas (Emergency Department, Med/Surg, Critical Care, Eating Disorders Unit, Mother–Baby, etc.).

• Three day shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) per week.
• Weekend requirement: 3 night shifts per 4‑week schedule.

• Assists nurses in the delivery of care through participation in the nursing process; the patient’s plan of care starts at the TCU.
• Displays a caring, responsive attitude, represents the Medical Center positively, and respects patient and customer rights. Maintains a neat appearance, wears appropriate identification, and fosters courteous, friendly relationships with co‑workers.
• Observes patient condition, reports and documents information as requested, and communicates with patients/families and co‑workers to suggest nursing needs.
• Performs and documents nursing care activities as assigned, consistent with established procedures.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, RX coverage options tailored to your needs.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HAS) to save pre‑tax dollars.
• 403b Retirement Savings:
  Employer contribution begins day 1 of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off giving work‑life balance.
• Prepaid tuition assistance for eligible employees after six months of employment.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Related Work Experience

• No experience required.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Requirement

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

$18.73 – $29.31 / hour.

Successful candidates receive a specific rate based on experience and education.

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.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:
Full‑time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices