Nurse Assistant - MS1D Oncology - Days
PA_SMMC St. Mary Medical Center
Langhorne
You'll work on a 16-bed private-room oncology unit caring for chemo patients.
Posted Oct 5
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour day shift · Days, 7am to 7:30pm 12 Hour Day Shift Shift : Day Shift (7am-7:30pm)
- Unit and setting
- MS1D Med/Surg Oncology · Hospital Unit cares for oncology/chemo patients.Oncology and chemo patients
- License
- CNA license
- Term
- PermanentFull-time
Do you qualify?
- Certification
- PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA), or one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) OR completed a minimum of one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program required.
- Certification
- BLS BLS Required
- Experience
- 1 year of relevant experience can replace the CNA or clinical rotation requirement 1 year of relevant experience and/or relevant certification (EMT) is considered in lieu of required certification/clinical rotation.
- Also asks
- High school graduate or equivalent High School Graduate/Equivalent required.
What it pays
- Childcare
- Offered
- Eligibility
- Benefits from day one available from the first day of employment
- Bonus
- Referral rewards program Referral Rewards Program
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical coverage
- BenefitsDental coverage
- BenefitsVision coverage
- BenefitsMental health coverage
- BenefitsPaid time off
- Benefits403B retirement plan
More benefits (8)
- BenefitsEducation assistance
- BenefitsVoluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident insurance and hospital indemnity
- BenefitsFlexible schedulesWork/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- BenefitsFree onsite parkingFree onsite parking.
- BenefitsDiscounted onsite childcare through Bright HorizonsDiscounted onsite childcare through Bright Horizons.
- Medical, dental, vision, mental health coverage
- 403B
- Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others)
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Feeding patients, with dysphagia precautions, and tracking intake and output Demonstrates ability to feed patients, knowledge of dysphasia precautions and calculating and recording intake and output.
- Day to day
- Collecting urine, clean-catch, Foley and stool specimens, including C. diff Demonstrates competence while collecting specimens-urine routine, clean catch, foley, stools for c-diff, etc.
- Day to day
- Applying heat and cold packs, ace wraps, slings and orthopedic devices Demonstrates competence with the application of heat and cold packs, ace wraps, slings, binders, protective devices and orthopedic devices.
- Day to day
- Hourly rounding to keep patients safe and prevent harm Participates in hourly rounding programs and schedules to ensure patient safety and reduce patient harm
- Day to day
- Getting supplies so rooms are ready for admission and cleared after discharge Obtain supplies from designated supply rooms to assure patient rooms are ready for patient admission and cleared when patient discharged/transferred.
- Day to day
- Transporting patients, supplies and equipment the transportation of patients, supplies and equipment
- Unit size
- 16 beds, all in private rooms MS1D holds 16 beds in private rooms.
- Hours stated
- Day Shift (7am-7:30pm)
The workplace
- Parking
- Free onsite parking Free onsite parking.
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
Original listing
Posted on PA_SMMC St. Mary Medical Center’s careers page.
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Employment Type
Full time Shift
- 12 Hour Day Shift
- Job Title: Nurse Assistant
- Unit: MS1D Med/Surg Oncology
- 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
Unit cares for oncology/chemo patients. MS1D holds 16 beds in private rooms. 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
Position Highlights
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. Discounted onsite childcare through Bright Horizons. Referral Rewards Program
About Us
St. Mary Medical Center is a beautiful 53-acre state-of-the-art facility comprised of more than 700 physicians, nearly 3,000 colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers committed to providing quality care delivered with compassion and respect. St. Mary attracts top doctors, introduces cutting-edge technologies and implements advanced procedures to meet the healthcare needs of the people it serves, including the nearly 630,000 residents of 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.
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