Nursing Assistant (casual) - 5W, Hematology/Oncology

Nemours • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

Nemours is seeking a casual Nursing Assistant for 5 West - Hematology Oncology Transplant and Cellular Therapy unit in Wilmington, DE. This is for a 48 hour per pay period position, at least one 12-hour shift per pay period. Shifts are 12 hours, and position will require rotating day and night shifts with weekend and holiday requirements. 5 West is a 24-bed unit has been designated as the Hematology/Transplant and Cellular Therapy and Endocrine unit for the Nemours/ Alfred I. du Pont Hospital for Children. This step-down unit provides inpatient care for pediatric patients requiring services from the Hematology/ Oncology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy, and Endocrine subspecialties. Admitting diagnoses include but are not limited to leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors, neuroblastomas, solid organ malignancies, sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, diabetes, and other types of genetic and immune disorders. In addition, stem cell and bone marrow donors are cared for on this unit. The type of patient care provided in this area is complex due to patient diagnosis, the intensity of therapy, the criticality of patient condition, and the extensive patient/family issues that necessitate nursing intervention. This position can flex to all units in the hospital as well to the hematology oncology clinic as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Able to read and write accurately
• Able to understand laboratory orders, computer information, and some medical terminology
• Comfortable with obtaining specimens, including blood specimens, from a patient population that is primarily pediatric and often ill, handicapped, or restricted in some way
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a clean and safe patient care unit
• Assisting patients with activities of daily life (bath, feed, play, etc.)
• Collecting patient specimens (blood, urine, stool, other per policy)
• Paying close attention to patient safety, comfort, and accuracy of information
• Using Hospital Information Systems as required for patient care
• Accurately relaying information from physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel and others
• Transporting patients and delivering reports, supplies, etc., to other patient units or Institute locations as needed
• Ensuring an adequate stock of all necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels
• Courteously and professionally covering patient care unit front desk as needed
• Participating in unit, departmental, and hospital education programs
• Attending unit meetings regularly as specified in policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED