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

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Mary Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Assistant for the MG1 Step Down unit. The role involves direct patient care under RN supervision, preparing rooms, feeding assistance, specimen collection, and supporting patient safety through hourly rounds.

Requirements include a high school diploma and CNA registry or clinical rotations; BLS is also required. This full-time Day Shift opportunity offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CNA registry or completed clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under RN instruction.
• Obtains supplies to prepare patient rooms for admission and turnover.
• Demonstrates feeding assistance and intake/output calculation.
• Collects specimens (urine, stool, etc.) and performs basic procedures.
• Applies basic care devices and monitors patient safety during hourly rounds.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) or clinical rotations

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:

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.