Nurse Assistant - PCU - Nights

St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Free onsite parking

PTO and 403B

Job summary

St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA is seeking a Nurse Assistant for the PCU unit on a 12-hour Night Shift (7pm–7:30am). The role supports RN-directed patient care, equipment transport, and supplies management in a fast-paced cardiac step-down setting.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, feeding, intake/output recording, specimen collection, safety rounds, and equipment handling. BLS and CNA/clinical rotation are required; EMT experience may substitute. Benefits start day one.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/Equivalent required.
• PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) or completed clinical rotations required.
• 1 year of relevant experience or EMT in lieu of certification/rotation.
• BLS Required

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care following RN instructions and policies.
• Prepare rooms and gather supplies for admissions and discharges.
• Assist with feeding, dysphasia precautions, and track intake/output.
• Collect specimens (urine, stool, Foley) as directed.
• Apply heat/cold packs and assist with orthopedic devices and wraps.
• Participate in hourly rounding to promote safety and comfort.
• Seek guidance from Nurse Manager for conflict resolution.

Education

High School Graduate/Equivalent

PA Nurse Aide Registry or CNA

EMT considered

BLS Required

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description:

Job Title: Nurse Assistant
Unit: PCU

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

22 adult patient unit. Fast paced with potential for learning and advancing skills in a cardiac step-down setting.

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, 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.

• 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.