Nurse Assistant, Med/Surg (Ortho) – Flexible Day Shift

Trinity Health Corp.; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free onsite parking

Mission-driven culture

Referral rewards program

Job summary

St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA, is seeking a Nurse Assistant to provide direct and basic patient care under RN guidance on a 22-patient Med/Surg unit focused on ortho and surgical patients.

New hires must meet CNA/BLS requirements, complete clinical rotations or have EMT experience, and participate in a per diem/part-time schedule with weekend and holiday commitments as outlined.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/Equivalent required.
• PA Nurse Aide Registry or completed clinical rotations or relevant work experience.
• 1 year of relevant experience and/or EMT certification considered in lieu.
• 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, dysphagia precautions and calculates/records intake and output.
• Collects specimens (urine routine, clean catch, foley, stools for c-diff, etc.) with competence.
• Applies heat/cold packs, ace wraps, slings, binders, protective devices and orthopedic devices.
• Participates in hourly rounding programs and schedules to ensure patient safety and reduce harm; informs safety precautions, assists with toileting, turns/repositions patients.
• Seeks assistance from Nurse Manager for conflict resolution.

Skills

Nurse Aide Certification

BLS Certification

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Clinical rotations in accredited nursing program

EMT experience considered in lieu of required certification

Job description

St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA, is seeking a Nurse Assistant to provide direct and basic patient care under RN guidance on a 22-patient Med/Surg unit focused on ortho and surgical patients.

New hires must meet CNA/BLS requirements, complete clinical rotations or have EMT experience, and participate in a per diem/part-time schedule with weekend and holiday commitments as outlined.