Certified Nurse Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program for CRNP candidates.
• Current state RN license and CRNP certification for CRNP candidates.
• National certification and eligibility for licensure by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing and certification as a CRNP by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing for CRNP 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) for PA candidates.
• Current CPR certification.
• Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, support staff, other departments, patients, and families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care, and good clinical judgment.
• Mobility and visual-manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assess patient data, and provide care appropriate to age-specific needs.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or MSN for CRNP candidates.
• Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience for CRNP candidates.
• BS or MS degree for PA candidates.
• Physician assistant experience and/or experience in a clinical setting for PA candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage patient care for a group of patients and their families in collaboration with physicians and other care team members.
• Set standards for the level and quality of care and contribute to patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and age-specific requirements.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team, both verbally and through documentation.
• Apply critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in professional practice.
• Build positive relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines.
• Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
• Participate in clinical development, continuing learning, and professional development activities.
• Seek, accept, and use feedback from peers, preceptors, and department leaders to improve practice.
• Use evidence-based practice resources and identify opportunities to improve clinical care and workplace quality.
• Support safety in the workplace and identify ethical situations, seeking assistance when needed.
• Set priorities, participate in change initiatives, and support colleagues in service to patients and families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and assess patient data to identify age-specific care needs.
• Maintain hospital privileges when applicable to the business unit practice.

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.
• Career path and experience to support future career goals.