Nurse Assistant - MS1D Oncology - Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Mental health coverage

Paid time off

403(b)

Education assistance

Pet insurance

Hospital indemnity

Onsite parking

Referral rewards program

Job summary

Trinity Health's St. Mary Medical Center in Bucks County is hiring a Nurse Assistant for the MS1D Med/Surg Oncology unit. This full-time role supports RN-directed patient care and participates in rounding, safety checks, and care activities for oncology patients.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, PA CNA or nursing clinical rotations, BLS, and relevant experience or EMT certification. Shift is Day (7am-7:30pm) at St. Mary Medical Center.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) OR completed minimum one semester of clinical rotations.
• 1 year of relevant experience and/or EMT certification considered in lieu of CNA/rotations.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care under RN directions and physician orders.
• Obtain supplies to ensure rooms are ready and cleared after discharge/transfer.
• Demonstrates ability to feed patients and track intake/output.
• Collects specimens (urine, stool, etc.) and handles routine tasks.
• Assists with heat/cold packs and basic orthopedic devices as needed.
• Participates in hourly rounding to enhance patient safety and comfort; assists with toileting and turns.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing assistant duties

Safety protocols

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PA CNA registry or completed nursing clinical rotations

BLS certification

EMT certification / 1 year relevant experience in lieu

Job description

Employment Type: Full time | Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Job Title: Nurse Assistant
Unit: MS1D Med/Surg Oncology

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

Unit cares for oncology/chemo patients. MS1D holds 16 beds in 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

Position Highlights

• 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.

• Discounted onsite childcare through Bright Horizons.

• 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.