Nurse Assistant - MG4 Telemetry - Nights
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Night Shift (7pm-7:30am)
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 supplies and equipment, and transporting patients, supplies, and equipment.
Unit Overview: 47-bed unit with double rooms, tele-monitored medical and observation patients. Operates a 5:1-6:1 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 dysphagia 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 to ensure patient safety and reduce harm; observes environmental safety, informs patients and families on precautions, turns and repositions patients, assists with toileting, and addresses personal needs.
- Appropriately seeks assistance from the Nurse Manager or designee 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.
- Referral Rewards Program.
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, serving the nearly 630,000 residents of Bucks County. Our mission and core values drive us to support each other, communicate openly, and respect diverse perspectives and experiences.