PRN Nursing Assistant CNA - Inpatient PPMC Heart Failure & Thoracic Surgery - Penn Presbyterian

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Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has a Per Diem Nurse Assistant opportunity in their Heart Failure and Thoracic Surgery Telemetry department.

3 South is a 30-bed unit specializing in cardiovascular disorders and thoracic surgery. 3 South cares primarily for patients frequently requiring ambulatory telemetry monitoring, in a Progressive Care Unit environment. Cardiovascular disorders cared for on 3 South include: MI-following the acute stay in the HVICU, Heart Failure;
Pulmonary Edema;
Arrhythmias;
Post-interventional Radiology patients;
Post-procedure Angioplasty;
Valvular Heart Disease. The staff cares for Thoracic Surgery patients undergoing various thoracic surgical procedures such as lobectomy, esophagectomy, sleeve resection/chest wall resection, VATS, lung volume reduction surgery and endobronchial valves. In addition, the staff cares for Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) and Heart Failure (HF) patients, utilizing hemodynamic monitoring tools to diagnose and treat the most severe forms of both diseases including patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices.

+ The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) interacts with patient at the most intimate level and highest frequency.  As an integral member of the health care team, the CNA shows up and remains engaged in all aspects of the role, drive results with intention, partners with unwavering support, commit to every single moment and serve with compassion. While working under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, the CNA role primary focus is to support and assist in the delivery of quality care to patients and families.

Some of the major responsibilities includes participation in RN/CNA hand-off communications and unit huddles, timely collection and reporting of patient data, demonstrating safety protocols at all times, timely notification and escalation of data or clinical conditions, remaining alert and responsive to activities on the unit, and demonstrating a genuine care for the patient (paying a close attention to the basics), e.g., active listening, timely response, cultural sensitivity, individualized approach to care.

Responsibilities:

+ Demonstrates a genuine care for the patient, e.g., active listening and responding, gentle approach to providing care, knock then identify yourself before entering a patient's space,  provide timely information to patients in a caring manner; ensure an individualized approach to care to include cultural sensitivities, anticipate patent needs based on dialogue and observation

Active participation in daily RN/CNA handoffs and unit huddles Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.

Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.

Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.  Assist patient in their independence (when appropriate), preserving the patient's dignity while providing care.

Timely notification and escalation of data or clinical data/information

Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.

Collecting and recording vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.  Demonstrates flexibility/change in assignments based on patient acuity and unit…