Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
12 Hour Night ShiftDescription: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.