Nursing Assistant (casual) - 5W, Hematology/Oncology

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Nursing Assistant to join their Hematology Oncology Transplant unit. This role involves providing essential support to pediatric patients, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. The position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, excellent communication skills, and a current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification. Join a compassionate team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of young patients in need of specialized care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; able to read, write, and understand medical terminology.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities and ensure a safe care environment.
• Collect specimens and document vital signs accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Specimen Collection

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital Information Systems

Job description

Nemours is seeking a casual Nursing Assistant for 5 West - Hematology Oncology Transplant and Cellular Therapy unit in Wilmington, DE. This is for a 48 hour per pay period position, at least one 12-hour shift per pay period. Shifts are 12 hours, and position will require rotating day and night shifts with weekend and holiday requirements.

5 West is a 24-bed unit 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.).
• Collects patient specimens (blood, urine, stool, other per policy), paying close attention to patient safety, comfort, and accuracy of information.
• Uses Hospital Information Systems as required for patient care (e.g., documenting vital signs and patient care activities).
• Accurately relays information from physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, and others.
• Transports patients and delivers reports, supplies, etc., to other patient units or Institute locations as needed.
• Ensures an adequate stock of all necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.
• Courteously and professionally covers patient care unit front desk as needed. This includes promptly answering telephones, greeting patients, sending reports, distributing, sorting, or processing mail, entering orders, managing medical records, etc.
• Participates in unit, departmental, and hospital education programs.
• Attends 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.