Mid Opportunities (Newark,Wilmington, Elkton)

ChristianaCare•Wilmington, DE

4d•$18 - $26

About The Position

THIS POSTING IS FOR ALL Patient Care Technician 1 and Patient Care Technician 2 / CNA 2 (Nursing Assistants) Opportunities for units with open positions. Full Time and Part Time Opportunities for all hospital locations Various- departments for hospitals including Newark, Wilmington and Elkton Maryland (Union) Please upload your resume when submitting your application (PDF, Word document, or JPEG formats are accepted). A cover letter is encouraged. A resume is recommended in to move forward in this application. If you are selected to continue, the next step will involve a HireVue video interview, which you will receive via email. Shift Requirements: Please note that shift structures differ by unit. Depending on departmental needs, you may be scheduled for 8‑hour, 10‑hour, or 12‑hour shifts, and specific shift times may vary from unit to unit. We commonly offer the following shift types: 8‑hour and 12‑hour shifts, including: Day/Evening Evening/Midnight Day/Midnight Example Shift Hours May Include: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12‑hour Day–Evening) 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (8‑hour Evening) 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (8‑hour Midnight) 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12‑hour Evening–Midnight) Shift Differentials: 15% for Evening and Midnight shifts 10% for Weekend shifts Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend is required Rotating holidays are required Are you interested in driving healthcare forward? Some of the best hospital care available in the United States is right here in Delaware! Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, and innovating to make high-quality care more accessible and affordable. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,430 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute. ChristianaCare is nationally recognized as a great place to work. ChristianaCare is rated by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals and is continually ranked among the best in the U.S. in national quality and safety ratings. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 300 residents and fellows. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care. Highlights: Fourth time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington) Competitive pay with shift differentials and generous paid time off. Robust Benefits Package including a 403(b) with company match. Primary function: The Patient Care Technician (PCT)(CNA) supports activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The PCT will demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Primary job duties include, but not limited to, performing and accurately recording vital signs, Accu-checks, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobilizing patients. PCT’s are an essential part of the nursing care team with an expectation to support the organizations patient safety goals and initiatives.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Previous patient care experience including taking vital signs.
Nursing student who has successfully completed clinical hours or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.
American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute/Military Training Network/National Safety Council -Current BLS Certification is required.
Ability to stand up to 8 hours, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, climb as per unit based Physical Demand Checklist.

Nice To Haves

Acute Care Preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to deliver care appropriate to patients in various stages of development.
Performs assigned duties for the comfort and well-being of patients.
Responds to patient crisis situation and initiates interventions within the scope of responsibilities and notifies RN.
Performs successful finger sticks on patients, following all standard laboratory safety policies.
Performs defined procedures on point of care instrumentation.
Provides 1:1 observation for 1-2 patient(s) experiencing a psychiatric crisis, suicidal/homicidal ideation under the order of a physician in Power chart.
Provides 1:1 observation for 1-2 patient(s) at risk for safety based on nursing assessment and order in Power chart.
Responds with promptness, empathy and interest to needs of patients.
Communicates to patients, employees, and physicians using courteous verbal and written communication skills.
Completes required in-service education.
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

Competitive pay with shift differentials and generous paid time off.
Robust Benefits Package including a 403(b) with company match.
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

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