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? Hours: This is a casual position, requiring a minimum of 16 hours per month. You are able to work more than that but would need to maintain the minimum even during the school year. You make your own schedule and can let the nurse manager know when you would like to schedule your hours a month in advance. Since this is a casual position, there are no benefits including tuition reimbursement Candidates must meet the following criteria in order to be considered: Be enrolled in an ASN or BSN nursing program Have had at least one clinical rotation in a med surg setting or previous patient care experience POSITION SUMMARY: Assists with the delivery of direct, non-licensed patient care in accordance with established methods and procedures, under the supervision and guidance of appropriate personnel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: Environment Management – Completes cleaning tasks utilizing OSHA standards. Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards. Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items. Maintains unit order and efficiency. Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas. Maintains safe work environment. Supply Management/Clerical – Orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department. Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices. Distributes supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards. Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities. Depending on location may need to schedule patients and handle phone calls. Patient Care/Safety – Documents accurately and timely, according to unit/department standards. Reports promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s). Assist patients with personal hygiene needs and/or provide activities of daily living, comfort measures including changing linen, providing safe environment for mobility and ambulation, and maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment. Safely assist in mobilizing, turning, and positioning of patients; including use of various assistive devices and mechanical lifts. Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members and staff. Functions as a patient advocate by resolving patient/family concerns through appropriate actions. Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Answer patient call lights independently, promptly, and to the patient’s satisfaction; referring patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager. Provide close observation and care safely for patients who require 1:1 observation. Demonstrate proper responses to emergency situations. Code of Conduct/Professionalism – Identifies learning needs and seeks available resources and opportunities. Completes assignments within designated shift. Responds promptly to requests for assistance. Respects patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality. Communicates clearly, concisely and appropriately (verbal/written communications). Assumes personal responsibility for attendance to maintain unit/department function. Demonstrates concern and respect for others thoughts and feelings and handles conflicts in a positive manner. Able to prioritize continually Clinical Skills – Maintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job. Demonstrates competency with procedures based on unit population and/or age-specific needs. Obtains and accurately documents all required patient information; reporting changes and abnormal findings to the RN in a timely fashion. Perform unit-specific lab tests as dictated by the Point of Care Testing lab standards (Glucose, stool, and emesis) record results, and report findings to the RN. Perform quality control measures on unit assigned tests and equipment. Properly label specimen(s) and form(s) for lab test completion. Participates in achieving institution wide and unit based quality outcomes. Performs duty/job with appropriate level of independence. Performs duty/job with accuracy and efficiency. Accepts accountability, as an individual and as a team member for all services provided SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: HS diploma or equivalent (GED). Completion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; high degree associated risk factors; yearly competency evaluation and training). 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 We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Position Summary Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. Education, License, & Cert Current high school student enrolled in the Northern Tier Career Center Pre-Nursing Program. Experience No experience required. Essential Functions Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN including but not limited to the following: - Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate. - AM/PM Hygiene care - Activities of daily living (ex. Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care) - Feeding - Assisting with range of motion exercises - Mobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol - Performs and records accurately:- Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights - I & O - Records bowel movements - ADLs and activities - Transports patients as needed - Serves, sets up and retrieves trays - Distributes water pitchers as appropriate - Distributes nourishment. - Empty drains - Obtain EKG - Remove Foley Catheter and peripheral IVs/Saline Locks - Bladder Scanning - Transports equipment - Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction. - Answers call bells - Participates in hourly patient rounding - Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff - Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe). - Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged. - Assures proper storage of equipment. - Recognizes emergency situations and notifies staff - Notifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition - Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department. - Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing. - Maintains CPR certification - Demonstrates cost-effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; performing other division-specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources. - Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills. - Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems. - Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion. - Communicates with the patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications. Other Duties - Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate. Rev: 6-2-2025
Job Details Nurse Extern ENT & Neuro Trauma Job Description Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Nurse Extern at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done. As a Nurse Extern, you will be responsible for the following: Performs specific tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. Demonstrates accountability for assigned patients on shift or assignment. Seeks out learning opportunities and guidance from appropriate individuals. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern will carry out routine patient care assignments, work in controlled care situations, and perform established nursing procedures for individuals or groups of patients. Qualifications include: Currently pursuing a degree in Nursing Completed at least one (1) semester of medical surgical clinical rotation CPR certified in Pennsylvania Benefits include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans Retirement Plans Tuition Reimbursement Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc. Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. Primary Location Address 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here
