Nursing Assistant

Bayhealth Medical Center Nursing Assistant Position

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware's healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 72 Hours

Shift: Days

SALARY RANGE: 16.98 - 25.48HOURLY

Unit Description

PCU- The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a large 32 bed telemetry step-down unit located at the Bayhealth Kent Campus in Dover. We care for an adult 18+ patient population with complex comorbidities not limited to, but with a special focus in neurological diagnoses. We serve as a fast-paced transition point between the Intensive Care Unit and medical surgical units. We are looking for team members that are critical thinkers, adaptable, and enjoy a challenge. We prioritize safe patient care and the Bayhealth values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. As a unit, we focus on teamwork and support growth and professional development at all positions. We participate in the accredited Nurse Residency Program, have a robust orientation process, and team culture that can support nurses with varying backgrounds and levels of experience.

General Summary

The Nursing Assistant position involves delivering clinical nursing services to patients. The Nursing Assistant functions under the supervision of a licensed nurse or therapist, providing care that does not require the judgment and skills of a licensed professional. After competency verification, the nursing assistant may deliver patient care services to the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The care may include, but is not limited to, the following: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulating, transferring, feeding, observing, and reporting the general well-being of the person(s) to whom they are providing care. Coordinates clerical duties of a diverse and confidential nature to maintain the efficiency of patient care areas.

Department team members are authorized to have limited access to secured medication rooms to perform duties and responsibilities as defined in this job description. Any staff member requiring limited access to secured medication rooms must have a fully completed and signed Medication Security Agreement for Non-Licensed Personnel form on file and available upon request.

Responsibilities

• Follows nursing assistant plan of care established by the Registered Nurse within a specified timeframe; including, but not limited to, mouth care, bathing, AM and PM care, assistance with ambulation, transfers to chair and/or bed, taking and documenting vital signs, and recording accurate intake and output. Documents all patient care delivered according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs duties with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on the assigned units.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Communicate relevant patient information to a professional nurse within an appropriate time based on the level of urgency. Report problems immediately to a professional nurse.
• Answer intercom or call lights in a timely, courteous manner, with appropriate communication to the patient and/or professional nurse.
• Performs patient care based on established guidelines for diagnostic and therapeutic exams; i.e., NPO for labs or x-rays, OR, diet changes related to tests, enema-related tests.
• Perform safety and suicide precaution sitter duties as assigned.
• Assists other members of the nursing team and/or ancillary departments as requested.
• All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, Certificate Program- Must meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant training course, Medical Assistant training course or Patient Care Technician training course.
• Completion of a Clinical lab simulation course which included training on vital signs, ADLs etc. Course must be verifiable via official transcript.
• Active or recent CNA certification in DE or another state.
• 1 year or more of verifiable work experience in a direct patient care role as a Nursing Asst, Medical Asst, PCT, or Home Health Aide.
• Credential(s): Basic Life Support
• Experience: Required: No experience necessary if completed a Nursing Assistant training course, Medical Assistant training course Patient Care Technician training course, or a Clinical lab simulation course which included training on vital signs, ADLs etc. (Course must be verifiable via official transcript.) ~~ No experience necessary if an active or recent CNA certification in DE or another state. ~ If course or certification is not held, one (1) year verifiable work experience in a direct patient care role as a Nursing Asst, Medical Asst, PCT, or Home Health Aide is required.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education:
• Credential(s): Certified Nursing Assistant
• Experience: