Nurse Assistant - MG1 Step Down - Days

St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Flexible schedules

Referral Rewards Program

Onsite childcare discount

Job summary

St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA is seeking a Nurse Assistant for the MG1 Step Down unit. This full-time role supports direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, with day shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm.

You will assist with patient feeding, intake/output, specimen collection, and safety rounds on a 26-bed unit that handles trauma, bariatric and stroke patients. A CNA or clinical rotations plus BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• PA CNA registry or completion of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program required.
• 1 year of relevant experience or EMT certification accepted in lieu of required certification/clinical rotation.
• BLS Required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under RN guidance.
• Obtain supplies to assure rooms are ready for admission and cleared when discharge/transfer occurs.
• Assist with feeding and monitor intake/output; follow dysphasia precautions.
• Collect specimens (urine routine, clean catch, foley, stools for c-diff).
• Apply heat/cold packs, ace wraps, slings, binders and protective/orthopedic devices.
• Participate in hourly rounding to enhance patient safety and comfort.
• Seek RN Manager assistance for conflict resolution.

Skills

Patient care

BLS Certification

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nurse Aide CNA certification

EMT certification considered in lieu

Job description

Job Title: Nurse Assistant
Unit: MG1 Step Down

Employment Type: Full Time

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

26 bed unit with private rooms. Tele monitored patients - trauma, bariatric, stroke, critical care patients. Operates a 3:1-4:1 nurse to patient ratio.

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

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, educationassistanceand voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospitalindemnityand others) available fromthefirstday of employment.
• 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
• Onsite discounted childcare through Bright Horizons

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.