Nurse Assistant - PCU - Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Mental health

Paid time off

403B

Education assistance

Pet insurance

Accident insurance

Hospital indemnity

Job summary

Trinity Health's St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA seeks a Nurse Assistant for the PCU on the night shift (7pm–7:30am). This role provides direct patient care under RN supervision, supports equipment, transport, and daily tasks in a fast-paced cardiac step-down unit.

Candidate must be a High School graduate with CNA registration or eligible clinical rotations, BLS, and at least 1 year of relevant experience or EMT certification. Join a mission-driven team with comprehensive benefits.

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

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities following RN instructions, physician orders, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Obtains supplies from designated supply rooms to assure patient rooms are ready for patient admission and cleared when patient discharged/transferred.
• Assists with feeding patients and records intake/output; understands dysphagia precautions.
• Collects specimens (urine, clean catch, foley, stools for C-diff) and performs basic tests.
• Assists with application of heat/cold packs, ace wraps, slings, binders and orthopedic devices.
• Participates in hourly rounding to ensure patient safety and comfort; communicates safety precautions to patient and family.

Skills

Patient care

BLS knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Registry or clinical rotations

EMT certification considered

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

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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.

Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.