Nursing Assistant - Eating Disorder Unit - Full Time - 7am - 3:30pm

Description

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Penn Medicine Princeton Health is hiring for a Full-Time Nursing Assistant to join our Eating Disorder unit. This role will work full time 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, every other weekend and every other holiday.

The Princeton Center for Eating Disorders provides inpatient treatment for adults, adolescents and children as young as 8 years old who are suffering from anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders. We offer a warm, welcoming environment in an award-winning medical center. Our patients not only benefit from treatment for the physical, psychosocial and nutritional aspects of their eating disorder, but they also have immediate access to full-service care for other medical needs.

Our 22 bed Center for Eating Disorders Care at Penn Medicine Princeton Health provides state-of-the-art medical and psychiatric care. The Eating Disorders unit is staffed by board-certified psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, psychologists, therapists, registered dietitians, a supervising psychologist, and has access to a full spectrum of medical specialists.

Summary:

• Assists nurses in the delivery of nursing care through participation in the nursing process. Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, their families, guests and representatives of other organizations as well as fellow employees, volunteers and medical staff in support of the PMPH mission to provide consistent quality health care services in a professional, caring and responsive environment. Will demonstrate responsibility for individual performance and efficient utilization of products, supplies, and equipment. Will utilize time to ensure the timely completion of duties and to promote financial viability through provision of services a reasonable cost.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Displays a caring and responsive attitude and represents PMPH in a positive manner and conducts all activities respecting patient/customer rights and expectations. Regularly maintains a neat appearance and adheres to departmental dress, including the wearing of appropriate identification. Interpersonal relations with other health care workers are regularly fostered in a courteous and friendly manner as evidenced by managerial observation and peer input.
• Makes observations of patient condition and reports and documents information as requested. Has good communication skills withpatients/families and co-workers and is able to make suggestions regarding the patient's needs for nursing care.
• Performs and documents nursing care activities as assigned, consistent with established procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill specific to a nursing assistant in the area of assignment. (i.e. patient hygiene, vital signs, emptying and documenting of urine outputs, procedures, etc).
• Regularly performs job tasks in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedure, including appropriate use of equipment, machines, appropriate use in wearing of physical barriers and safety equipment.
• Participates in keeping the nursing unit, (patient rooms, workstations, and hallways) clean and well organized.
• Cleans patient care equipment as directed. Obtains, stocks, and organizes patient care and unit supplies as assigned. Identifies and reportsbroken or malfunctioning equipment or needed repairs on the unit.
• Responds in accordance with emergency procedures to codes and non-medical emergencies.
• Will perform daily audits such as ensuring the temperatures of medication refrigerators are within the specified guidelines and any other audits as assigned by the nurse or nurse manager.
• Will participate in transferring patients to other units or to the front corridor to be discharged home as needed.
• Practices time management, keeping authorized break periods with accepted policy. Maintains levels of productivity as established for the department.
• Completes assigned duties and follows through with appropriate direction. Provides proper notification for all absences or tardiness of scheduled shift and scheduled time off in accordance with corporate policy
• Works collaboratively with all members of the health care team to ensure a smooth functioning unit and enhance patient care and satisfaction
  
  

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Basic Life Saving certification (BLS) - Successful completion and certification during first two weeks of orientation and prior to patient care assignment.
  
  

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range:

$18.73 - $29.31/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

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