Nurse Assistant - PCU - Nights
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, Langhorne, PA, United States
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.
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift (7pm-7:30am)
Job Title
Nurse Assistant
Unit
PCU
Location
St. Mary Medical Center
Unit Overview
22 adult patient unit. Fast paced with potential for learning and advancing skills in a cardiac step-down setting.
Responsibilities
Perform 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.
Demonstrate ability to feed patients, knowledge of dysphasia precautions and calculating and recording intake and output.
Demonstrate competence while collecting specimens-urine routine, clean catch, foley, stools for c-diff, etc.
Demonstrate competence with the application of heat and cold packs, ace wraps, slings, binders, protective devices and orthopedic devices.
Participate in hourly rounding programs and schedules to ensure patient safety and reduce patient harm; observe for environmental safety, inform patient and family on safety precautions, turn and reposition patients, preemptively assist with toileting activities, and address 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, education assistance and 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.
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.
Legal
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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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.
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift (7pm-7:30am)
Job Title
Nurse Assistant
Unit
PCU
Location
St. Mary Medical Center
Unit Overview
22 adult patient unit. Fast paced with potential for learning and advancing skills in a cardiac step-down setting.
Responsibilities
Perform 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.
Demonstrate ability to feed patients, knowledge of dysphasia precautions and calculating and recording intake and output.
Demonstrate competence while collecting specimens-urine routine, clean catch, foley, stools for c-diff, etc.
Demonstrate competence with the application of heat and cold packs, ace wraps, slings, binders, protective devices and orthopedic devices.
Participate in hourly rounding programs and schedules to ensure patient safety and reduce patient harm; observe for environmental safety, inform patient and family on safety precautions, turn and reposition patients, preemptively assist with toileting activities, and address 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, education assistance and 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.
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.
Legal
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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