Nurse Assistant - MG4 Telemetry - Days

Trinity Health • Langhorne, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Assistant provides direct, basic patient care activities under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse to support quality care. The role also includes cleaning specific equipment, stocking supplies and equipment, and transporting patients, supplies, and equipment.

The position is on MG4 Telemetry, a 47-bed unit with double rooms caring for tele-monitored medical and observation patients. The unit operates with a 5:1–6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. The schedule is a 12-hour day shift, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., at St. Mary Medical Center.

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 after discharge or transfer.
• Feed patients, follow dysphagia precautions, and calculate and record intake and output.
• Collect specimens, including routine and clean-catch urine, Foley specimens, and stool samples for C. difficile testing.
• Apply heat and cold packs, Ace wraps, slings, binders, protective devices, and orthopedic devices.
• Participate in hourly rounding to support patient safety and reduce patient harm.
• Observe for environmental safety, inform patients and families about safety precautions, turn and reposition patients, assist proactively with toileting, and address personal needs.
• Seek assistance from the Nurse Manager or designee for conflict resolution.
• Clean specific equipment, stock supplies and equipment, and transport patients, supplies, and equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 403(b).
• Education assistance.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Benefits available from the first day of employment.
• Flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.
• Onsite discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED