Nursing Assistant - 4W, Observation Unit

The Nemours Foundation•Wilmington, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a full-time Nursing Assistant for its Short Stay Observation Unit, 4 West, in Wilmington, Delaware. The position is scheduled for 72 hours biweekly and involves rotating shifts, including weekend and holiday rotations. The 24-bed unit typically cares for general medical-surgical patients whose care is protocol-driven, with a goal of providing high-quality, high-value care within a 72-hour period. Patient rooms are single-occupancy and may also serve as isolation rooms. They are equipped with oxygen, compressed air, suction, cardiorespiratory bedside monitors, and computers that provide access to electronic medical records and support barcode medication administration. Daily family-centered care rounds promote partnership and an interprofessional approach to care. Under the direction and guidance of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant supports general unit activities and assists the health care team with patient care. The role includes maintaining supplies and a clean, safe unit; assisting patients with activities of daily living; collecting specimens; documenting care; communicating information; transporting patients and materials; and providing front-desk coverage. The Nursing Assistant also participates in quality improvement and education programs and demonstrates proficiency in caring for patients across all age groups.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of patient care experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain established stock levels of necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas.
Help ensure the patient care unit is clean and safe.
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, with attention to patient safety, comfort, and accurate information.
Use Hospital Information Systems as required for patient care, including documenting vital signs and care activities.
Accurately relay information from physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, and others.
Transport patients and deliver reports, supplies, and other items to patient units or Institute locations as needed.
Provide courteous and professional front-desk coverage for the patient care unit as needed, including answering telephones, greeting patients, handling reports and mail, entering orders, and managing medical records.
Participate in departmental and hospital Quality Assessment and Improvement programs, identify opportunities to improve services, and make recommendations and implement actions as appropriate.
Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital education programs and attend unit or departmental meetings regularly.
Demonstrate proficiency in caring for neonates, infants, toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents, and adults.