Nurse Assistant - MG1 Step Down - Nights

About the Role

This position aims 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 supplies, and transporting patients, supplies, and equipment.

The unit is a 26-bed facility with private rooms, serving tele-monitored patients including trauma, bariatric, stroke, and critical care cases. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 3:1-4:1.

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.).
• Applies 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 (turning, repositioning, toileting).
• 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) may substitute for required certification/clinical rotation.
• BLS certification required.

Benefits

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

Referral Rewards Program available.

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. The center is committed to providing quality care with compassion and respect, serving 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 embrace diverse perspectives and talents to deliver compassionate, person-centered care.