Nurse Assistant - MG1 Step Down - Days

Trinity Health; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Flexible schedules

Referral Rewards Program

Onsite childcare benefits

Job summary

Trinity Health's St. Mary Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. The MG1 Step Down unit supports tele-monitored trauma, bariatric, stroke, and critical care patients with a 3:1-4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.

The role requires assisting with patient care, stocking, feeding, and safety rounds, on a 12-hour day shift. High school diploma, CNA registry or clinical rotation, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
• PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) or completion of at least one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program is required.
• 1 year of relevant experience and/or relevant certification (EMT) may be considered in lieu of required certification/clinical rotation.
• BLS is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under RN instruction and physician orders, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Obtains supplies to ensure patient rooms are ready for admission and cleared after discharge/transfer.
• Demonstrates ability to feed patients and records intake and output, with Dysphasia precautions.

Education

High School Graduate/Equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

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.