Nurse Assistant - MG2 Telemetry - Days

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Mental health

Paid time off

403B

Education assistance

Pet insurance

Accident insurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic's St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA is hiring a Nurse Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care on the MG2 telemetry unit.

You will perform duties under RN instructions, obtain supplies, assist with feeding, and help with rounds to ensure patient safety. Requirements include High School diploma or equivalent, PA CNA registry or completion of nursing clinical rotations, 1 year of relevant experience or EMT, and BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) or completed nursing clinical rotations required.
• 1 year of relevant experience or EMT may substitute for certification/rotation.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN instructions.
• Obtain supplies to ensure patient rooms are ready for admission and discharge.
• Assist with feeding and monitor intake/output.
• Perform specimen collection and basic nursing tasks as directed.
• Participate in hourly rounding to ensure safety and comfort.

Skills

Nurse Aide CNA

Direct patient care

Patient safety

Hourly rounding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Clinical rotations in nursing program

Job description

Employment Type: Full time
Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift
Description: Job Title: Nurse Assistant
Unit: MG2
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 provide quality of care.

• Responsible for the direct and/or indirect care of patients assigned utilizing professional nursing skills and knowledge.
• Unit Overview Telemetry unit with double rooms and 48 beds.
• 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, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program Discounted onsite childcare through Bright Horizons

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.