Nursing Support Associate- Hup Emergency Services - Philadelphia, United States - Penn Medicine
Description
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.
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?
The HUP Emergency Services team is looking for a full-time nursing support associate to join the team The position will require a Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm schedule, including an every third weekend requirement.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The support associate, under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager, and in cooperation with all members of the patient care teams, assists in maintaining the condition of the unit's physical environment; sets up equipment and supplies for selected patient care activities; moves and transports patients; performs a wide range of customer relations, complies with applicable regulatory functions; and conducts supply functions to fully support patient care activities on the assigned unit.
The essential functions of the position include but are not limited too:
Supports patient care in the following ways:
- Removes linen from patient care areas 2. Changes linen on unoccupied patient beds 3. Distributes water pitchers, cups, and straws.
- Assists in the management of patient belongings by conducting an inventory, securing and transporting patient belongings. Performs constant observation to help meet unit needs Distributes mail. Restocks patient education materials. Performs errands to meet the needs of patients and patient care unit.
Assures adequate inventory of patient care supplies 1. Maintains supply and equipment inventories and par levels 2. Inventories, orders, and/or stocks appropriate unit supplies 3. Orders patient care equipment from Materials Management 4. Returns used equipment to appropriate areas from the patient room and general care unit 5. Cleans unit-based equipment 6. Identifies malfunctioning equipment and facilitates necessary repairs.
Requirements:
High school or GED equivalent.
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.Live Your Life's Work
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