Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg - Nights

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

403B

Education assistance

Onsite parking

Referral rewards

Childcare assistance

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic's St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne is hiring a Nurse Assistant for a full-time 12-hour night shift (7pm-7:30am) on the MSMain unit.

The role provides direct patient care under an RN, helps with equipment, supplies, and transport, and participates in hourly rounding to ensure safety. Minimum: High School diploma, PA CNA Registry or clinical rotations, EMT optional, and BLS certification. Onsite parking and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) OR completion of clinical rotations in accredited nursing program.
• 1 year of relevant experience and/or EMT certification considered in lieu of required certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under RN instructions.
• Obtains supplies to prepare patient rooms for admission and discharge.
• Assists with feeding, intake/output, and dysphasia precautions.
• Collects urine, stool samples, and other specimens as required.
• Assists with heat/cold packs, wraps, and orthopedic devices.
• Participates in hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA)

EMT certification

Job description

Position Purpose

The primary objective of this position is to improve quality. To provide direct, basic patient care activities under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse. To provide care and cleaning of specific equipment, stocking of supplies and equipment and the transportation of patients, supplies and equipment.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Job Title: Nurse Assistant

Unit: MSMain

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Night Shift (7pm-7:30am)

Location: St. Mary Medical Center

Position Purpose

The primary objective of this position is to improve quality. To provide direct, basic patient care activities under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse. To provide care and cleaning of specific equipment, stocking of supplies and equipment and the transportation of patients, supplies and equipment.

Unit Overview

22 patient unit. Med/Surg unit with focus on ortho and surgical patients.

As a Nurse Assistant, you will

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate/Equivalent required.
• PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) OR completed a minimum of one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program required.
• 1 year of relevant experience and/or relevant certification (EMT) is considered in lieu of required certification/clinical rotation.
• BLS Required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program
• Onsite discounted childcare through Bright Horizons

About Us

St. Mary Medical Center is a beautiful 53-acre state-of-the-art facility comprised of more than 700 physicians, nearly 3,000 colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers committed to providing quality care delivered with compassion and respect. St. Mary attracts top doctors, introduces cutting-edge technologies and implements advanced procedures to meet the healthcare needs of the people it serves, including the nearly 630,000 residents of Bucks County.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.