CNA - Transitional Care Unit - Days

@ PA_MHSSP10 Nazareth Hospital
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CNA - Transitional Care Unit - Days

Philadelphia, PA
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the job

St. Mary Medical Center seeks a part-time CNA for their Transitional Care Unit. Focus on providing direct patient care, supplies management, and safety activities to ensure quality care in a supportive environment.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • PA CNA Registry required
  • BLS certification

Qualifications

  • Patient care experience
  • Ability to follow RN instructions
  • Strong safety awareness

Full job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Job Title: CNA
Unit: TCU

Employment Type: Part Time

Shift: Day Shift (7am-7:30pm)

Hours: 24hrs/week
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.


As a CNA, 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) required.
  • 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 
  • Onsite discounted childcare through Bright Horizons

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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