Nurse Assistant - MG2 Telemetry - Per Diem Nights

Trinity Health; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Referral Rewards Program

Job summary

Trinity Health's St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA, seeks a Nurse Assistant for the MG2 Telemetry unit. The position is part-time per diem with a 12-hour night shift (7pm–7:30am) and a 4 days on/2 weekends pattern in a 6-week cycle. Expect basic patient care, safety, and teamwork under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include patient assistance, supply management, feeding, specimen collection, and participation in rounding initiatives to enhance safety and care quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA registry or clinical rotations in nursing program required; EMT considered in lieu of certification/rotation.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under RN guidance and physician orders.
• Obtains supplies to ensure rooms are ready for admission and cleared after discharge.
• Feeds patients, applies dysphasia precautions, and records intake/output.
• Collects specimens (urine, clean catch, foley, stool for cdiff) as directed.
• Assists with heat/cold packs, wraps, and orthopaedic devices as needed.
• Participates in hourly rounding to promote patient safety and comfort; assists with toileting and repositioning.
• Seeks guidance from Nurse Manager for conflict resolution.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) or clinical rotations

EMT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Job Title

Nurse Assistant

Unit

MG2 Telemetry

Employment Type

Per diem, Tier III

Tier III Requirements

144 hours within a 6-week schedule, 4 of the shifts must be worked on the weekend. 1 winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) and 1 spring/summer holiday (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day)

Shift

Night Shift (7pm-7:30am)

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

Tele monitored patients - unit operates a 4:1-6:1 nurse to patient ratio. Unit contains double rooms and approximately 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

Position Highlights

• 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 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. 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.