Patient Care Associate- CNA- Days- Acute Geriatric- Penn Presbyterian

Description

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. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Are you living your life's work? The Acute Care for Elders Unit (ACE) at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) has an excellent opportunity for a Patient Care Associate/CNA to join the team. The PPMC ACE unit is the first ACE unit in the greater Philadelphia region, designed specifically to accommodate the unique needs of patients over the age of 65. As an CNA on the ACE team, you will be part of a team of providers that takes a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to acute geriatric care. You will practice as a full partner on the healthcare team, demonstrating safe practice and the knowledge, skills and attitude to effectively meet standards for competent professional nursing practice.

Summary

* The Patient Care Associate works with and under the direct supervision of a registered nurse with whom s/he is regularly teamed to deliver optimal patient care through the use of the nursing process.

Responsibilities

• Performs selected procedures or assists with treatments and procedures as skills checklist according to Presbyterian Medical Center’s policy and procedure as delegated by the nurse.
• Integrates cost effective measures into nursing practice.
• Maintains and utilizes unit supplies in cost-effective manner.
• Manages workload and completes assignment on time.
• Responds flexibility to the needs of the unit.
• Collaborates with the registered nurse to...