CNA / CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - MED/SURG & ONCOLOGY

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

529 Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE, seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will follow individualized care plans and support daily activities.

This role emphasizes documentation, infection control, and teamwork, with benefits including sign-on bonuses, tuition assistance up to $5,000, paid time off, and life and disability coverage for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients in accordance with their individualized care plans.
• Assists patient with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral care, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Assist in transportation and transfer of patients, ensuring comfort and safety during movement.
• Monitor and record vital signs, intake and output, and other patient data, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing team.
• Accuchecks completed as directed.
• Accurate and prompt documentation.
• Assist with patient hygiene and comfort measures, including turning and repositioning patients to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Support patients with feeding and hydration needs, adhering to dietary restrictions and assisting with mealtime activities.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and promote positive patient outcomes.
• Completes hourly rounds to assigned patients and anticipates patient needs; respond to call lights promptly.

Skills

Clear communication

Empathy and compassion

Documentation accuracy

Confidentiality

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

BLS - Basic Life Support

High school diploma

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe PerKs via WorkAdvantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Overview

Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the nursing assistant performs various duties in the care and treatment of patients in accordance with established methods and procedures of the Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients in accordance with their individualized care plans
• Assists patient with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral care, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Assist in transportation and transfer of patients, ensuring comfort and safety during movement
• Monitor and record vital signs, intake and output, and other patient data, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing team
• Accuchecks completed as directed
• Accurate and prompt documentation
• Assist with patient hygiene and comfort measures, including turning and repositioning patients to prevent pressure ulcers
• Support patients with feeding and hydration needs, adhering to dietary restrictions and assisting with mealtime activities. Removing trays in timely manner.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and promote positive patient outcomes
• Completes hourly rounds to assigned patients and anticipates patient needs. Responding promptly to call lights and patient requests
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, demonstrating empathy and compassion in all interactions
• Maintain a clean and organized patient environment, including changing bed linens, stocking supplies, and ensuring cleanliness of patient rooms, and preparing rooms for admissions and transfers.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and hospital policies and procedures to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff
• Participate in ongoing education and training to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care and hospital procedures

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Competencies Skills

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
• Able to Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able to Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
• Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records

Credentials

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in DE
• BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification

Education

• High school diploma preferred OR current high school student with CNA license (work schedule in compliance with the State of Delaware Department of Labor Regulations)

Entry

USD $18.25/Hr.

Max

USD $28.29/Hr.