Nursing Assistant I - Full-Time (Day/Evening)

Bayhealth; Dover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k)/403(b) Matching

Health, Dental, and Vision

Disability and Life Insurance

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Health Care and Dependent Care FSA

Voluntary Benefits incl. Critical Care

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Kent Campus Hospital. The role supports licensed staff by delivering patient care across pediatric to geriatric populations, including essential ADLs and vital signs.

Position is full-time, 72 hours, day/evening shifts, on-site at Kent Campus. Eligible employees receive competitive benefits and opportunities for training and growth in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant training course or CNA training.
• Active CNA certification preferred.
• 1 year or more direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows nursing assistant plan of care established by the Registered Nurse within a specified timeframe; including, but not limited to, mouth care, bathing, AM and PM care, assistance with ambulation, transfers to chair and/or bed, taking and documenting vital signs, and recording accurate intake and output. Documents all patient care delivered according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs duties with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on the assigned units.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Communicate relevant patient information to a professional nurse within an appropriate time based on the level of urgency. Report problems immediately to a professional nurse.
• Answer intercom or call lights in a timely, courteous manner, with appropriate communication to the patient and/or professional nurse.
• Performs patient care based on established guidelines for diagnostic and therapeutic exams; i.e., NPO for labs or x-rays, OR, diet changes related to tests, enema-related tests.
• Perform safety and suicide precaution sitter duties as assigned.
• Assists other members of the nursing team and/or ancillary departments as requested.
• All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant training or CNA

Active CNA certification

Job description

Bayhealth Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Kent Campus Hospital. The role supports licensed staff by delivering patient care across pediatric to geriatric populations, including essential ADLs and vital signs.

Position is full-time, 72 hours, day/evening shifts, on-site at Kent Campus. Eligible employees receive competitive benefits and opportunities for training and growth in a hospital setting.