Night Shift CNA: Direct Patient Care & Support

Trinity Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit packages

Flexible schedules

Free onsite parking

Referral Rewards Program

Onsite discounted childcare

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant for the 12-hour night shift at St. Mary Medical Center's unit, TCU.

The CNA will provide direct patient care under RN supervision and support unit operations, including equipment care, stocking, and patient transport. Responsibilities include following RN instructions, preparing patient rooms, feeding patients, specimen collection, applying basic therapeutic devices, and participating in hourly safety rounds to protect patients.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/Equivalent required.
• PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) required.
• BLS Required

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities following RN instructions, physician orders, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Obtain supplies from designated supply rooms to assure patient rooms are ready for patient admission and cleared when patient discharged/transferred.
• Demonstrates ability to feed patients, knowledge of dysphasia precautions and calculating and recording intake and output.
• Demonstrates competence while collecting specimens-urine routine, clean catch, foley, stools for c-diff, etc.
• Demonstrates competence with the application of heat and cold packs, ace wraps, slings, binders, protective devices and orthopedic devices
• Participates in hourly rounding programs and schedules to ensure patient safety and reduce patient harm; observes for environmental safety, informs patient and family on safety precautions, turns and repositions patients, preemptively assists with toileting activities, and addresses personal needs.
• Appropriately seeks assistance of the Nurse Manager of designee for conflict resolution.

Skills

Direct patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PA Nurse Aide Registry

BLS Certification

Job description

Trinity Health is seeking a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant for the 12-hour night shift at St. Mary Medical Center's unit, TCU.

The CNA will provide direct patient care under RN supervision and support unit operations, including equipment care, stocking, and patient transport. Responsibilities include following RN instructions, preparing patient rooms, feeding patients, specimen collection, applying basic therapeutic devices, and participating in hourly safety rounds to protect patients.