Nursing Assistant - 3W, Ortho Rehab

The Nemours Foundation•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Nursing Assistant for its 3 West unit. This full-time position is 60 hours every two weeks, with rotating shifts, every third holiday, and two weekends out of six. The Nursing Assistant supports general unit activities and assists the healthcare team with patient care under the direction and guidance of a Registered Nurse. 3 West is a 24-bed medical-surgical unit serving patients from birth through age 21. Its patient populations include orthopedic patients; patients needing comprehensive or acute rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury; ventilator-dependent patients; patients with tracheotomies; neurosurgical and nonsurgical neurology patients; and infants transitioning from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The unit provides single-patient rooms to support privacy and family presence.

Requirements

American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
High school diploma is required.
Ability to understand laboratory orders, computer information, and some medical terminology.
Ability to obtain specimens, including blood specimens, from a primarily pediatric patient population that may be ill, handicapped, or restricted in some way.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain adequate stock of necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.
Help keep the patient care unit clean and safe.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, and play, and provide other patient care as directed.
Assist staff with examinations and treatment procedures, including positioning, holding, and comforting patients.
Ensure supplies are accurately charged.
Contact pharmacy, dietary, and other departments as designated by the Registered Nurse.
Collect patient specimens, including blood, urine, and stool, in accordance with policy and with attention to safety, comfort, and accuracy.
Use Hospital Information Systems for patient care activities, such as documenting vital signs and care provided.
Accurately relay information from physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, and others.
Transport patients and deliver reports, supplies, and other items to patient units or Nemours/AIDHC locations as needed.
Transport medications from the Pharmacy or pneumatic tube system to appropriate licensed personnel in the patient care area for immediate use or storage in the Medication Room.
Promote patient safety and follow patient safety standards and procedures.
Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality.
Cover the patient care unit front desk professionally and courteously as needed, including answering telephones, greeting patients, sending reports, processing mail, entering orders, and managing medical records.
Participate in departmental and hospital Quality Assessment and Improvement programs by identifying opportunities, making recommendations, and implementing appropriate actions consistent with Nemours Foundation goals.
Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital education programs and attend unit or departmental meetings regularly.
Demonstrate proficiency in caring for patients of all ages, including neonates, infants, toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents, and adults.