Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg - Per Diem

Trinity Health; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free onsite parking

Mission-driven workplace

Job summary

Trinity Health's St. Mary Medical Center in Bucks County is seeking a Nurse Assistant for the MSMain unit. This part-time position supports the RN in delivering direct patient care and essential unit tasks on a day shift.

The role requires CNA registry or clinical rotation experience with BLS certification. Unit fosters orthopedic/surgical care with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/Equivalent required.
• PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) OR completed clinical rotations or related work experience.
• 1 year of relevant experience or EMT certification may substitute for some requirements.
• BLS Required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under RN guidance.
• Obtain supplies to prepare patient rooms and support discharge/transfer needs.
• Assists with feeding, dysphasia precautions, and recording intake/output.
• Collects urine, clean catch, Foley, and stool specimens as directed.
• Assists with heat/cold packs and orthopedic devices as needed.
• Supports hourly rounding to promote patient safety and comfort.
• Escorts issues to Nurse Manager for conflict resolution when needed.

Skills

Education

High School Graduate/Equivalent

PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA)

EMT Certification

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Description:

Job Title: Nurse Assistant
Unit: MSMain

Employment Type: Per Diem

Tier III Requirements: 72-hr minimum per 6 week department schedule. No weekend shifts or holiday shifts.

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 Centeris a beautiful 53-acrestate-of-the-artfacilitycomprisedof more than 700 physicians,nearly 3,000colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers committed to providing quality care delivered with compassion and respect.St. Mary attracts top doctors, introducescutting-edgetechnologiesand implements advanced procedures to meet the healthcare needs of the people it serves, including thenearly630,000residentsof 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.