Nursing Service Assistant I - Newark - F/T Flex (36 hrs wkly)

ChristianaCare • Newark, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is looking for a full-time Nursing Service Assistant I to perform a variety of service activities that facilitate the efficient work flow of multiple nursing units and support patient care. This role is crucial in maintaining a clean and organized environment, managing supplies, and assisting with patient transport and care. The position is located at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation, guided by values of Love and Excellence.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of service assistant functions.
• Knowledge of unit specific and departmental standards, policies, and selected procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate safety measures.
• Ability to perform designated tasks according to unit specific standards on multiple units.
• Ability to communicate effectively, utilizing verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make appropriate notation on selected unit specific forms for multiple units.
• Ability to perform required technical skills as outlined in procedures.
• Ability to follow universal precautions.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the environment in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Transport and maintain equipment.
• Stocks and distributes sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, dietary trays and linen.
• Harvests placentas and cords for and storage in the freezer.
• Rinses and stores soiled instruments for return to Central.
• Organizes work areas.
• Performs safety and quality checks on equipment.
• Cleans shelves, monitors, and storage areas.
• Changes full needle boxes.
• Empties linen hampers, trash, bio-hazardous waste and disposes of items in assigned areas.
• Responds to emergencies and pages in a timely manner, running errands as necessary.
• Assists with lifting, positioning, and transporting of patients.
• Maintains a helpful, productive attitude while working constructively with other members of the health care team.
• Reports any maintenance problems or damages to manager.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• 403(b)
• Generous paid time off
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
• health insurance
• paid time off
• retirement
• an employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED