Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg - Per Diem
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Job overview
Trinity Health is hiring a Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg - Per Diem. The Nurse Assistant provides basic patient care on a Med/Surg unit at St. Mary Medical Center, working day shifts on a per‑diem, part‑time schedule. Under RN direction, they assist with patient hygiene, equipment handling, supply management, specimen collection, and safety rounding, supporting quality care for orthopedic and surgical patients.
Key focus areas include Perform direct and indirect patient care activities following RN instructions and policies, Obtain and restock supplies to ensure patient rooms are ready for admission and discharge, and Feed patients, observe dysphasia precautions, and record intake and output.
Important skills include Direct Patient Care, Indirect Patient Care, Patient Feeding, Dysphasia Precautions, Intake And Output Recording, and Specimen Collection.
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Full job description
Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift
Description: Job Title: Nurse Assistant Unit: MSMain
Employment Type: Per Diem
Tier III Requirements: 72-hr minimum per 6 week department schedule. No weekend shifts or holiday shifts.
Shift : Day Shift (7am-7:30pm) 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 patient unit. Med/Surg unit with focus on ortho and surgical patients.
As a Nurse Assistant, you will
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Performs direct and indirect patient care activities following RN instructions, physician orders, policies, procedures and regulations
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Obtain supplies from designated supply rooms to assure patient rooms are ready for patient admission and cleared when patient discharged/transferred.
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Demonstrates ability to feed patients, knowledge of dysphasia precautions and calculating and recording intake and output.
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Demonstrates competence while collecting specimens-urine routine, clean catch, foley, stools for c-diff, etc.
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Demonstrates competence with the application of heat and cold packs, ace wraps, slings, binders, protective devices and orthopedic devices.
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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.
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Appropriately seeks assistance of the Nurse Manager of designee for conflict resolution.
Minimum Qualifications
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High School Graduate/Equivalent required.
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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.
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1 year of relevant experience and/or relevant certification (EMT) is considered in lieu of required certification/clinical rotation.
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BLS Required
Benefits:
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Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
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Free onsite parking.
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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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Referral Rewards Program
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.
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