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Job Title:Nurse Assistant
Unit:MG1 Step Down

Employment Type:Full Time

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

26 bed unit with private rooms. Tele monitored patients - trauma bariatric stroke critical care patients. Operates a 3:1-4:1 nurse to patient ratio.

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

• Onsite discounted childcare through Bright Horizons

About Us:St. Mary Medical Centeris a beautiful 53-acrestate-of-the-artfacilitycomprisedof more than 700 physiciansnearly 3000colleagues and 1100 volunteers committed to providing quality care delivered with compassion and . Mary attracts top doctors introducescutting-edgetechnologiesand implements advanced procedures to meet the healthcare needs of the people it serves including thenearly630000residentsof 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.