Nurse Assistant - MG1 Step Down - Days

Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day Shift (7am-7:30pm)
Location: St. Mary Medical Center

About the role

The primary objective of this position is to improve quality by providing direct, basic patient care activities under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include 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), operating at a 3:1-4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities following RN instructions, physician orders, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Obtains supplies from designated supply rooms to ensure patient rooms are ready for admission and cleared upon discharge/transfer.
• Demonstrates ability to feed patients, knowledge of dysphasia precautions, and calculating and recording intake and output.
• Demonstrates competence in 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 to ensure patient safety, reduce harm, and address personal needs (e.g., turning, repositioning, toileting).
• Appropriately seeks assistance from the Nurse Manager for conflict resolution.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
• Paid time off, 403B retirement plan, and education assistance.
• Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Onsite discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.

About Us

St. Mary Medical Center is a 53-acre state-of-the-art facility with over 700 physicians, nearly 3,000 colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers. We are committed to providing quality care delivered with compassion and respect, attracting top doctors, and implementing advanced procedures to meet the healthcare needs of Bucks County’s nearly 630,000 residents.

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 embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.