Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg - Per Diem

St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free onsite parking

Referral rewards program

Mission & values

Job summary

St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA, seeks a Nurse Assistant for day shifts on a 22-patient Med/Surg unit focused on ortho and surgery patients. You will provide basic patient care under RN guidance, assist with meals, specimen collection, and transport, and help maintain room readiness and safety.

The role requires a High School diploma and CNA/EMT-related credentials with BLS, offering flexible schedules and onsite parking. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 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 EMT certification may substitute for required certification.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under RN instructions and physician orders.
• Obtains supplies to ensure rooms are ready for admission and prepared for discharge.
• Assists with feeding, dysphasia precautions, and tracking intake and output.
• Collects specimens (urine, clean catch, Foley, stool) as directed.
• Assists with application of heat/cold packs and basic orthopedic devices.
• Participates in hourly rounding to enhance patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) or completed clinical rotations

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.