Nursing Assistant Needed at ICU /Gift of Life Donor Center
Nursing assistants are a vital part of the nursing team. They work alongside nurses to provide care for patients. They are responsible for tasks such as taking care of patient’s personal needs, helping with treatments and monitoring patient health.
Nursing assistants typically have a degree in nursing, but some may have prior experience working in a medical setting.
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Gift of Life Donor Center @ Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Schedule: 12-hour day shift
Penn Medicine is committed to fulfilling our triple mission of providing high-quality patient care, innovative research and training future leaders in medicine.
This is a top academic medical center that allows you to collaborate with the best clinical, technical, and business professionals from all fields.
Penn Medicine today will witness a breakthrough. Someone will bring hope, heal hearts, and provide comfort and reassurance. Every day, our future is shaped by our employees. Do you live your life’s work?
ABOUT THE GIFT OF LIFE
Penn Medicine’s Gift of Life Donor Program is seeking a full-time certified nursing assistant.
This state-of-the-art unit is unique in Philadelphia. This new unit is expected to open in spring 2022. It was created to maximize the collaboration between Penn Medicine and Gift of Life staff.
--Advertisements--Penn Medicine’s Gift of Life Donor Program is a local resource that will not only benefit transplant patients at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, but also centers throughout the Philadelphia region. This program can help save lives.
This role is a hybrid and allows you to work in the Gift of Life Donor Center, while also rotating through the highest-acuity Intensive care units of the health system.
The center’s certified nursing assistants will work with an interdisciplinary team that includes clinical nurses, intensivists and advanced practice providers as well as Gift of Life staff. They will provide cutting-edge care to maximize organ donation potential.
JOB SUMMARY
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) is a Certified Nursing Assistant who interacts with patients at the deepest level and most frequently. The CNA is an integral part of the health care team. They show up and remain engaged in all aspects. The CNA’s primary responsibility is to provide quality care for patients and their families. Participation in RN/CNA handoff communications and unit huddles is one of the most important responsibilities. Other responsibilities include timely collection and reporting patient data, demonstrating safety protocols at every time, timely notification of clinical conditions or notification of data escalation, remaining alert and responsive, and demonstrating genuine care for patients (paying close attention to the basics), e.g. active listening, timely responses, cultural sensitivity and individualized care.
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Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates genuine care for patient. e.g. active listening and responding, gentle approach in providing care. Provide timely information to patients in caring manner.
- Participation in unit huddles and daily RN/CNA handoffs
- Talk to patients about their feelings and needs for help or social and/or emotional support.
- Answer patient calls, signal lights, bells or intercom systems in order to determine the needs of patients.
- Assist patients with daily activities such as dressing, getting out of bed, washing, dressing, using the bathroom, standing, walking or even exercising. Assist the patient with their independence, preserving their dignity and providing care.
- Notification and escalation of data promptly
- Ask for information from nurses and doctors about the patient’s condition, treatment plans and other appropriate activities.
- As directed by a medical or nursing staff, collecting and recording vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate or blood pressure.
- Report any observations or complaints of patients to nurses.
- Flexibility and willingness to change assignments depending on the unit’s needs and patient acuity
- Demonstrate safe patient handling skills and proper hand hygiene
- Supports safety and quality measures in the workplace, e.g. demonstrated support for the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI), goals of the unit
- Make sure that actions and behavior support a healing, positive environment for patients.
- Focus on patient satisfaction.
Minimum Requirements:
- You must have a high school diploma and be certified to work as a CNA.
- It is an advantage to have worked in an ICU setting.
- At the time of hiring, must have active CPR/BLS as a healthcare provider according to the American Heart Association.
Additional Information
We believe that the best treatment for our patients begins with the best care we can give our employees.
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Penn Medicine employees are committed and actively involved in our mission. We will all work together to continue medical advancements that improve the lives of people and make them healthier.
Type of job: Full-time
Schedule:
- 12-hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: One location
Conclusion
The need for a nursing assistant (CNA) at the ICU gift of life donor center is clear. The gift of life donor center provides invaluable support to patients and their families.
--Advertisements--If you are interested in becoming a CNA at the ICU gift of life donor center, please visit there website or contact them for more information.
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