**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? JOB SUMMARY The Student Nursing Assistant functions as a member of the health care team under the supervision of the clinical team. The student nursing assistant works to support and assist in the delivery of quality care to our patients and families. The student will assist with the essential clinical duties and the gathering and dissemination of patient information. Accountabilities • Identifies the patient per policy before carrying out functions • Administers immunizations according to entity policy and evidence based practice under the supervision of a nurse • Gathers patient information and documents essential health screening survey data and escalates to the clinical care team as appropriate; Includes available auxiliary information i.e. physician, lab, x-ray • Participates in therapeutic communication • Provides information to the members of the clinical care team for coordination of care including both the patient and family • Observes skin changes and reports discoloration, abrasions, infestations, or skin breakdown • Maintains infection control standards • Provides positive patient experience • Participates in Special Projects • Items not to be Performed • Intravenous therapy • Venipuncture • Taking of Verbal Orders • Central Line Care/Procedure • Total Parental Nutrition Administration • Chemotherapy Administration • Blood Administration • Telephone Triage • In Basket Management • Pools Management • Results Reporting • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures • Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization UPHS Organizational Behavioral Competencies Competency Level 1 Ensures Accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. Patient/Customer Focus Building strong patient/customer relationships and delivering patient centric solutions. Demonstrates Self-Awareness Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Communicates Effectively Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Instills Trust Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity. Values Differences Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Competency Level 1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Using thought, knowledge, logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience Req Pref Education Level Major/Area of Study And/Or Experience Experience Details X H.S. Diploma/GED X Other Enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications Req Pref Licenses/Registrations/Certifications Licenses/Registrations/Certifications (Drop Down) X Registered in an Accredited School Nursing X BCLS required Skills and Abilities Req Pref Skill/Ability X Vital Signs (thermometer use, pulse oximetry, blood pressure), scale X COVID Testing X Vaccine Administration X Specimen Collection and Labeling X EHR X Computer literacy X EKG's X Software Programs X FAX, copy, telephone system X POC testing under the direction of a certified medical assistant, licensed practice nurse or registered nurse Standard Work Environment Work Environment Selection Clinical Support Environment (MA, CNA) Physical Demands Never Rarely 0 - 10% Occasional 11% - 35% Frequent 36% - 70% Constant 70% plus Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching X Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms X Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet X Fine Manipulation: Able to manipulate objects while maintaining a grasp at all times X Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm X Keyboard operation: Amount of time typing on computer keyboard X Physical Demands Never Rarely 0 - 10% Occasional 11% - 35% Frequent 36% - 70% Constant 70% plus Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees X Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction X Repetitive Foot Control: For example as when using sink pedals or driving X Repetitive Use of Hands: The act of repeating the same hand motion X Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time X Sitting: Remaining in a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet and one's back is upright for sustained periods of time X Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles X Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another X Lift/Carry Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position Never Rarely 0 - 10% Occasional 11% - 35% Frequent 36% - 70% Constant 70% plus Sedentary: 5 pounds and under X Light: 6-10 pounds X Moderate: 11-49 pounds X Heavy: 50 pounds and over X Push/Pull Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward or to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion Never Rarely 0 - 10% Occasional 11% - 35% Frequent 36% - 70% Constant 70% plus Sedentary: 5 pounds and under X Light: 6-10 pounds X Moderate: 11-49 pounds X Heavy: 50 pounds and over X Specific Needs Never Rarely 0 - 10% Occasional 11% - 35% Frequent 36% - 70% Constant 70% plus Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound X Seeing: Vision for near, far, peripheral, depth, and color X Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important X Specific Needs Never Rarely 0 - 10% Occasional 11% - 35% Frequent 36% - 70% Constant 70% plus spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly Driving or Equipment Operation: Driving a car, van, cart, or truck and/or operating heavy equipment X Employee 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 and Affirmative Action 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. REQNUMBER: 256022