Certified Nurse Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• For CRNP candidates: successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
• For CRNP candidates: current state RN license and CRNP certification; eligibility for licensure by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing and CRNP certification by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• For PA candidates: graduation from a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• For PA candidates: current state PA license and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current CPR certification.
• Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances are required.
• Senior level: at least three years of experience or completion of a postgraduate residency.
• Senior level: completion of national certification.
• Senior level: achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on the annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually.
• Senior level: complete an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion into the position.
• Senior level: department chair approval is required for promotion.
• Senior level: applicable ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or other listed certification must meet AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, providers, support staff, other departments, patients, and families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple or changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
• Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care; good clinical judgment; and the ability to exercise and lead others in applying acceptable standards of practice.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the business unit practice.

Nice To Haves

• For CRNP candidates: BSN or MSN is preferred.
• For CRNP candidates: professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred.
• For PA candidates: BS or MS is preferred.
• For PA candidates: experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage patient care activities for a group of patients and their families, using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration.
• Set standards for the level and quality of care delivered by the care team.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Develop and apply professional practice knowledge and skills, communicate effectively, demonstrate critical thinking, and formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs.
• Seek guidance, feedback, and opportunities to improve clinical practice and pursue continued learning and professional development.
• Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
• Apply knowledge of research and evidence-based practice, and identify opportunities to improve clinical care, patient safety, satisfaction, and quality outcomes.
• Communicate clearly with healthcare team members and support workplace and patient safety.
• Contribute to professional development and quality improvement, make recommendations, participate in change initiatives, and build healthy relationships among colleagues and disciplines.
• Set priorities and support colleagues in serving patients and families; participation in task forces or other initiatives may be included.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs, assess and interpret patient-status data, and follow department policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits.
• Retirement program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Wellness programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Competitive pay, including base pay, merit pay, and premium pay.
• Sign-on bonus available if applicable.
• Free on-site parking.