Nursing Assistant-4E, Med Surg

Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a full-time Nursing Assistant for the 4 East Unit, a 24-bed general, specialty, and subspecialty medical unit in Wilmington, Delaware. The position works 60 hours every two weeks, including every third weekend, a holiday rotation package, and flex holidays as needed. Under the direction and guidance of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant supports general patient-care-unit activities and assists the health care team with patient-care activities. 4 East serves a high population of patients requiring respiratory or gastrointestinal management. Patient rooms include oxygen, compressed air, suction, cardio-respiratory bedside monitors, and computers that provide access to electronic medical records and support medication barcoding. The unit aims to provide high-quality, cost-effective, family-centered care, with daily family-centered care rounds supporting an interprofessional approach and partnership with patients and families. The Nursing Assistant supports unit readiness and cleanliness; assists patients with activities of daily living and other directed care; collects specimens; documents vital signs and care activities in hospital information systems; communicates information; transports patients and materials; and provides front-desk and sitter coverage as assigned. The role also participates in quality improvement, education, and unit activities, and demonstrates proficiency in caring for patients across all ages, from neonates through adults.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Able to read and write accurately.
Able to understand laboratory orders, computer information, and some medical terminology.
Able 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

Minimum one year of patient-care experience preferred.
Inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain adequate stock of necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.
Help ensure a clean and safe patient-care unit.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, and play, and provide other patient care as directed.
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, according to policy while attending to patient safety, comfort, and accuracy of information.
Use hospital information systems as required for patient care, including documenting vital signs and patient-care activities.
Accurately relay information from physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, and others.
Transport patients and deliver reports, supplies, and other materials to patient units or Institute locations as needed.
Cover the patient-care-unit front desk courteously and professionally as needed, including answering telephones, greeting patients, sending reports, sorting or processing mail, and managing medical records.
Provide one-to-one sitter coverage for medically complex and behavioral health patients as assigned.
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.
Attend unit and departmental meetings regularly.
Demonstrate proficiency in caring for patients of all ages, including neonates, infants, toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents, and adults.