Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg - Per Diem

Trinity Health•Langhorne, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a 22-bed Med/Surg unit with a focus on ortho and surgical patients.

Requirements

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 or prior relevant work experience required.
1 year of relevant experience and/or relevant certification (EMT) is considered in lieu of required certification/clinical rotation.
BLS Required

Nice To Haves

Tier III Requirements: 144 hours within a 6-week schedule, 4 of the shifts must be worked on the weekend. 1 winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) and 1 spring/summer holiday (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day)

Responsibilities

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 reposits patients, preemptively assists with toileting activities, and addresses personal needs.
Appropriately seeks assistance of the Nurse Manager of designee for conflict resolution.