Hampden Medical Center

Location : US:PA:Enola

Work Type : Full Time

FTE : 0.90

Shift : Day

Hours : 12 hours/Days

No experience required – on the job training provided!

Under direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant (NA) contributes to the basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, examining patients for issues requiring medical care (such as open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine), noting observations of patient behavior to nurses (such as complaints or physical symptoms), and providing physical support for patient mobility and personal hygiene. The Nursing Assistant will provide ongoing communication with nursing staff for assigned patients, and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members consistently. Our Nursing Assistants play a crucial part in assisting the team in meeting patient and family goals. Actual NA job tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned. Flexible scheduling, great for nursing students!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

High School Diploma or equivalent.

BLS by completion of orientation.

No experience required!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Three months of patient care experience (hospital, rehabilitation, nursing home, or in-home health setting)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience.

Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Patient Care Tech (PCT) experience.

Nurse Aide experience. Nurse Aide Certificate, Medical Assistant Certification/Diploma, or EMT Certification.

Experience working in an acute care setting.

Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with hospital personnel and patient populations.

Able to prioritize duties and work as a team member.

Displays empathy for patient needs.

Consistently demonstrates integrity, positive attitude, and respect for others.

Three months of patient care experience (hospital, rehabilitation, nursing home, or in-home health setting) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience. Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Patient Care Tech (PCT) experience. Nurse Aide experience. Nurse Aide Certificate, Medical Assistant Certification/Diploma, or EMT Certification. Experience working in an acute care setting. Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with hospital personnel and patient populations. Able to prioritize duties and work as a team member. Displays empathy for patient needs. Consistently demonstrates integrity, positive attitude, and respect for others.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call

Position Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech - DAY SHIFT - Med/Surg

Location US:PA:Enola | Nurse Aide | Full Time

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