Certified Nursing Assistant - PACU / Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

About the Role

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. The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at PPMC is seeking a full-time day shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The PACU provides a safe and comfortable environment for both patient and personnel to provide optimum assistance to the Surgeons and Anesthesiologists in meeting the emergency, preventive, and restorative health needs of the patients.

Responsibilities

• Patient Report & Communication
  • Receive shift report from RN and provide updates at the end of your shift.
  • Report any abnormalities to the RN and the oncoming team.
• Patient Assessment Assistance
  • Identify patients per hospital policy before starting tasks.
  • Collect data such as vital signs, weight, height, blood sugar, and functional status.
  • Report any changes in patient condition to the RN.
  • Observe and report skin changes or breakdowns.
• Care Planning & Implementation
  • Assist with setting realistic patient goals in collaboration with the RN.
  • Follow the RN’s care plan and report patient responses or any issues.
  • Provide updates on patient care to the RN as needed.
• Patient Care Interventions
  • Promote infection control by following hand hygiene and isolation precautions.
  • Maintain a safe environment, especially for patients at risk of falls or other hazards.
  • Monitor patient responses to therapy (e.g., temperature, vital signs, pain).
  • Assist with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, feeding, transferring, and oral hygiene.
  • Provide support for bowel and bladder needs, including using bedpans or assisting with colostomy care.
  • Assist with oxygen therapy (under RN supervision).
  • Reinforce healthcare instructions as directed by the RN.
• Collaboration & Reporting
  • Participate in team rounds and communicate key observations with the healthcare team.
  • Attend staff and unit meetings as required.
  • Work collaboratively with all team members to ensure excellent patient care.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• CPR Certification (American Heart Association)
• PA State-certified Nursing Assistant or enrolled in an accredited ASN/BSN program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a certified Nursing Assistant program or matriculated in an accredited ASN/BSN Nursing Program preferred; minimally completed the nursing foundations/fundamentals clinical course with a 3.0 GPA overall and in the nursing major.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy.