Nursing Assistant-5W, Hematology/Oncology

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join their Hematology Oncology Transplant unit. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to pediatric patients, ensuring their comfort and safety while assisting with daily activities. Your responsibilities will include specimen collection, documentation, and maintaining a clean environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare setting where you can make a significant impact on the lives of young patients facing complex medical challenges. If you are dedicated to providing high-quality care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with good communication skills.
• Experience in patient care and specimen collection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and safe patient care unit while assisting patients.
• Collect patient specimens and document vital signs accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Specimen Collection

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital Information Systems

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Nursing Assistant for 5 West -Hematology Oncology Transplant and Cellular Therapy unit in Wilmington, DE. This is for a 60 hour per pay period, 12 hour day/night rotating shifts with weekend and holiday requirements.

5 West is a 24-bed unit that has been designated as the Hematology/Transplant and Cellular Therapy and Endocrine unit for the Nemours/Alfred I. du Pont Hospital for Children. This step-down unit provides inpatient care for pediatric patients requiring services from the Hematology/Oncology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy, and Endocrine subspecialties. Admitting diagnoses include but are not limited to leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors, neuroblastomas, solid organ malignancies, sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, diabetes, and other types of genetic and immune disorders. In addition, stem cell and bone marrow donors are cared for on this unit. The type of patient care provided in this area is complex due to patient diagnosis, the intensity of therapy, the criticality of patient condition, and the extensive patient/family issues that necessitate nursing intervention.

This position can flex to all units in the hospital as well to the hematology oncology clinic as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Ensuring a clean and safe patient care unit, assisting patients with activities of daily life (bath, feed, play, etc.).
• Collecting patient specimens (blood, urine, stool, other per policy), paying close attention to patient safety, comfort, and accuracy of information.
• Using Hospital Information Systems as required for patient care (e.g., documenting vital signs and patient care activities).
• Accurately relaying information from physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, and others.
• Transporting patients and delivering reports, supplies, etc., to other patient units or Institute locations as needed.
• Ensuring an adequate stock of all necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.
• Courteously and professionally covering patient care unit front desk as needed, including promptly answering telephones, greeting patients, sending reports, distributing, sorting, or processing mail, entering orders, managing medical records, etc.
• Participating in unit, departmental, and hospital education programs.
• Attending unit meetings regularly as specified in policy.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to read and write accurately.
• Able to understand laboratory orders, computer information, and some medical terminology.
• Comfortable with obtaining specimens, including blood specimens, from a patient population that is primarily pediatric and often ill, handicapped, or restricted in some way.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification.
• Experience preferred.