Nursing Assistant; CNA- HUP Pavilion- Cardiac Surgical PCU Night Shift

Nursing Assistant (CNA)- HUP Pavilion
- Cardiac Surgical PCU
- Full-Time, Night Shift

Job  Category: CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)/ Nursing Assistant Work Type: FT

Location:

Philadelphia, PA, United States

Work Schedule:

Full-Time, Night Shift

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The HUP Pavilion 9 Center Cardiac Surgical Progressive Care Unit is looking for a full-time CNA to join the team! The schedule will be night shift (three 12s, 7p-7a) with an every third weekend requirement.

• Report:
  Receives written/verbal report at the beginning of each shift from the registered nurse (RN) regarding the care that is to be delivered to the assigned group of patients, or for patient needing constant observation. Gives report when leaving unit, and at the completion of the shift regarding the care that was delivered
• Any abnormalities that occur during the shift are to be reported as they occur to the RN as well as to the oncoming CNA.
• Assists in Assessment:
  Identifies the patient per hospital policy before carrying out functions. Assists with data collection for nursing history and physical e.g., vital signs, ht. wt, blood sugar results, functional status and communicates changes to the RN in a timely fashion. Participates in respectful communication with patients, families and co workers. Provides patient and family information to the registered nurse for coordination of care and discharge planning.
  
  Observes skin changes and reports discoloration, abrasions, infestations or skin breakdown.
• Planning:
  Assists in setting mutually agreed upon realistic individual patient goals. Integrates the RN's directions re: the patient's plan of care into the care given to the patient. Gives RN report before the end of the shift regarding the patient's response to the plan of care issues, and at various times during the shift to report unusual findings e.g., abnormal blood sugar results, vital sign changes, pain etc.
• Intervention:
  Promotes infection control by using the appropriate hand washing techniques. Follows standard precautions and any other isolation precautions as dictated by the patient's condition. 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 follows Constant Observation Policy. Applies and monitors patients in restraints per policy and per medical order.
  
  Observes or monitors behavior/health state and responses to therapy.
• Documentation:
  Documents findings, interventions and patient outcome results on patient documents. This may include I&O, VS, Bladder scanner results, pulse ox results, glucometer results or other findings. Documents using complete signature, status "CNA" and date and time on all charted entries.
• Evaluation:
  Assists in evaluating nursing care given by comparing the patient's functional status from day to day and discussing this with the nurse.

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

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• 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 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.

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