Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg - Per Diem

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free onsite parking

Referral Rewards Program

Job summary

St. Mary Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, seeks a Nurse Assistant for the Day Shift. The role requires direct patient care under RN guidance, supplies management, and basic monitoring of intake/outtake.

You will support safety and comfort on a 22-patient Med/Surg unit focused on ortho and surgical patients. The position requires a CNA (or equivalent clinical rotation/experience) and BLS, with the schedule including 7am–7:30pm shifts and 4 weekend shifts per 6 weeks.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
• PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) OR completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation OR prior relevant work experience is required.
• 1 year of relevant experience and/or EMT certification can substitute for some certification/clinical rotation requirements.
• BLS certification is 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 ensure patient rooms are ready for admission and cleared on discharge/transfer.
• Demonstrates ability to feed patients, monitor intake and output, and follow dysphasia precautions.
• Collects specimens (urine, clean catch, Foley, stool for C. diff) as directed.
• Assists with heat/cold packs, wraps, slings, binders, and orthopedic devices as needed.
• Participates in hourly rounding to promote patient safety and comfort and assists with toileting and personal care.
• Seeks guidance from the Nurse Manager or designee for conflict resolution when needed.

Education

High School Graduate/Equivalent

PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) or clinical rotations in accredited nursing program or prior relevant work experience

EMT certification or related experience allowed in lieu of certification

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: 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.