Nurse Assistant - MG2 Telemetry - Per Diem Nights

Trinity Health•Langhorne, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Assistant provides direct, basic patient care under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse. The position also involves caring for and cleaning specific equipment, stocking supplies and equipment, and transporting patients, supplies, and equipment. The role is in the MG2 Telemetry unit at St. Mary Medical Center, which serves tele-monitored patients and has approximately 48 beds, including double rooms, with a 4:1–6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. This is a per-diem, Tier III position on the night shift, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Tier III requires 144 hours within each six-week schedule, including four weekend shifts, one winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's), and one spring/summer holiday (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day).

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) certification or completion of at least one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program.
One year of relevant experience and/or relevant certification (EMT) may be considered in lieu of the required certification or clinical rotation.
BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

Perform direct and indirect patient care activities according to RN instructions, physician orders, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Obtain supplies from designated supply rooms to prepare patient rooms for admissions and clear them when patients are discharged or transferred.
Feed patients, follow dysphagia precautions, and calculate and record intake and output.
Collect specimens, including routine urine, clean-catch urine, Foley specimens, and stool specimens for C. difficile testing.
Apply heat and cold packs, ace wraps, slings, binders, protective devices, and orthopedic devices.
Participate in hourly rounding programs and schedules to promote patient safety and reduce patient harm.
Observe environmental safety, inform patients and families about safety precautions, turn and reposition patients, proactively assist with toileting, and address personal needs.
Seek assistance from the Nurse Manager or designee for conflict resolution.
Provide care for and clean specific equipment, stock supplies and equipment, and transport patients, supplies, and equipment.