Nurse Assistant - MS1D Oncology - Days

St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA is seeking a Nurse Assistant for the MS1D Med/Surg Oncology unit on a 12-hour Day Shift (7am-7:30pm). The role supports direct patient care under RN guidance and handles supplies, patient feeding, and safety rounds.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, CNA registry or clinical rotations, BLS, and 1 year of experience or EMT certification. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) OR completed clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program required.
• 1 year of relevant experience and/or EMT certification may be considered in lieu of required certification/rotation.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under RN instructions, physician orders, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Obtain supplies to ensure patient rooms are ready for admission and cleared at discharge/transfer.
• Demonstrates ability to feed patients, dysphasia precautions, and records intake and output.
• Collects specimens (urine, clean catch, foley, stools for C-diff, etc.).
• Applies heat/cold packs, ace wraps, slings, binders, protective/orthopedic devices as directed.
• Participates in hourly rounding to enhance patient safety, informs patient/family on safety, turns/repositions patients, assists with toileting.
• Seeks assistance from Nurse Manager for conflict resolution.

Education

High School Graduate/Equivalent

PA CNA Registry or clinical rotations

1 year experience or EMT

BLS Required

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.