Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg - Per Diem

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

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Job Title: Nurse Assistant

Unit: MSMain

Employment Type: Per Diem

Tier III Requirements: 144-hr minimum per 6 week department schedule. 4 weekend shifts per 6 week schedule. 1 winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's). 1 spring/summer holiday (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day).

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

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 or prior relevant work experience required.
• 1 year of relevant experience and/or relevant certification (EMT) is considered in lieu of required certification/clinical rotation.
• BLS Required

Benefits

• 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

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.