Nursing Assistant (Tuition Payment Program)

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

19d

About The Position

Introduction Start your Career at DOS! The Department of State's (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development, finance, transportation, housing, education, culture and quality-of-life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delaware’s historical sites and collections, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to serving consumers, public employees and veterans. DOS offer numerous career opportunities and is dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in state government. For more information, please visit our website today! Summary Statement Are you aspiring to shift your career from a nursing assistant to a certified nursing assistant? The State of Delaware presents a chance for hired Nursing Assistants to join a paid tuition program at an accredited vocational school, paving the way to CNA certification. Take your initial step by completing the application today. Essential Functions Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Attends required classes including/not restricted to facility policies/procedures, nursing/therapeutic support methods, safety/security. Receives hands-on training, observing/assisting professional and higher level non-professional nursing/therapeutic staff. Monitors/records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, nutritional intake/output. Alerts professional staff to significant irregularities. Implements prescribed treatment plans involving reality orientation, sensory stimulation, range of motion exercise, and application of splints/braces. Provides oral/written description of individual's physical/behavioral change. Observes individual activities providing oral/written report of unusual/hazardous behavior. Observes/supervises individuals within facility surroundings ensuring appropriate location/security. Escorts/is responsible for individuals traveling to social/recreational activities and medical appointments on/off campus. Participates on interdisciplinary care team providing information about the individual's overall physical condition, abilities, and behavioral characteristics. Applies appropriate interventions to prevent or de-escalate inappropriate behaviors. Assists individual with personal hygiene. Maintains individual surroundings ensuring appropriate infection control/sanitary conditions, care/storage of linens and clothing.

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Six months' experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of nursing procedures such as monitoring or recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and nutritional intake/output.
Knowledge of narrative report writing.
All new hires are required to attend an in-person, statewide mandatory New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment.
Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
As part of the program requirements, applicants must successfully complete the program and earn their CNA certification through a state-approved school.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
DOS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Attends required classes including/not restricted to facility policies/procedures, nursing/therapeutic support methods, safety/security.
Receives hands-on training, observing/assisting professional and higher level non-professional nursing/therapeutic staff.
Monitors/records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, nutritional intake/output.
Alerts professional staff to significant irregularities.
Implements prescribed treatment plans involving reality orientation, sensory stimulation, range of motion exercise, and application of splints/braces.
Provides oral/written description of individual's physical/behavioral change.
Observes individual activities providing oral/written report of unusual/hazardous behavior.
Observes/supervises individuals within facility surroundings ensuring appropriate location/security.
Escorts/is responsible for individuals traveling to social/recreational activities and medical appointments on/off campus.
Participates on interdisciplinary care team providing information about the individual's overall physical condition, abilities, and behavioral characteristics.
Applies appropriate interventions to prevent or de-escalate inappropriate behaviors.
Assists individual with personal hygiene.
Maintains individual surroundings ensuring appropriate infection control/sanitary conditions, care/storage of linens and clothing.