Nurse Assistant - MS1A Neuro Stroke - Per Diem Days

St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life balance with flexible Sched.

Free onsite parking

Mission-driven workplace with core **H

Referral Rewards Program

Job summary

St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA seeks a Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in the Neuro Stroke unit.

This part-time, per diem Tier II role covers a 12-hour day shift (7am–7:30pm) and requires a 72-hour commitment every six weeks, including three weekend shifts and holiday coverage. Responsibilities include feeding assistance, vital signs, specimen collection, safety rounding, tubing and equipment transport, and collaboration with the care team to ensure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) OR completed a minimum of one clinical rotation.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under RN guidance.
• Obtains supplies to ensure patient rooms are ready for admission and cleared on discharge.
• Assists with feeding and dysphagia precautions; records intake and output.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) OR completed clinical rotations

BLS required

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Job Title: Nurse Assistant

Unit: MS1A Neuro Stroke

Employment Type: Per diem tier II

Tier II Requirements: 72hr minimum commitment per 6 week schedule. Requires 3 weekend shifts per 6 week schedule. 1 winter holiday and 1 spring/summer holiday required.

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

Neuro stroke unit with 24 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

• 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 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.