Nurse Assistant - MG3 Telemetry - Nights

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible schedules

Free onsite parking

Referral rewards program

Job summary

St. Mary Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking a Nurse Assistant for the 12-hour night shift in the MG3 Telemetry unit. You will assist with direct patient care under RN guidance, equipment cleaning, stocking, and transportation of patients and supplies.

Responsibilities include feeding patients, specimen collection, safety rounds, and collaboration with the care team to maintain a clean, safe environment. CNA/BLS are required or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA registration or completion of one nursing clinical rotation required.
• 1 year of relevant experience or EMT certification considered in lieu of required rotation.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities following RN instructions, physician orders, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Obtain supplies to ensure patient rooms are ready for admission and cleared on discharge.
• Demonstrates ability to feed patients and record intake/output.
• Collects specimens (urine, clean catch, foley, stools) as directed.
• Applies heat/cold packs and simple medical devices as trained.
• Participates in hourly rounding to enhance safety and comfort; assists with toileting and positioning.
• Seeks assistance from the Nurse Manager for conflict resolution.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) or clinical rotations

BLS certification

Job description

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.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Job Title:

Nurse Assistant

Unit:

MG3 Telemetry

Employment Type:

Full Time

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 - isolation, heart failure, suicidal, behavioral, etc. 26 beds, private rooms.

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.
• 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.