Nursing Assistant I - 4A Acuity Adaptable/IMC

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)/403(b) plans

Health, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

On-site child care

Educational reimbursement

FSA health care

FSA dependent care

Voluntary benefits

Critical care coverage

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center in Delaware is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for the Kent Campus. This full-time position offers Days shifts, 72-hour per pay period, with hourly pay from $16.98 to $25.48.

The role involves direct patient care on the 4A Acuity Adaptable unit, access to comprehensive benefits, and collaboration with a dedicated nursing team. Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, documenting care, vital signs, and ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with CNA/Nursing Assistant training.
• Active CNA certification in DE or another state.
• 1+ year direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows nursing assistant plan of care (mouth care, bathing, ADLs, ambulation support) and documents care.
• Performs duties appropriate to the age group of patients on the assigned units.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Communicates patient information to a nurse promptly based on urgency.
• Answers intercom/call lights promptly and communicates with patient and nurse.
• Performs tasks per guidelines for diagnostic/therapeutic exams (NPO for labs/x-rays, diet changes).
• Performs safety and suicide precaution sitter duties as assigned.
• Assists other nursing staff and ancillary departments as requested.
• All other duties within scope and range of responsibilities.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant training / CNA certification

Job description

Nursing Assistant I - 4A Acuity Adaptable/IMC(Job Id 17942)

Location US:DE:Dover

Post Date 11/2/2026

Category Nursing/Nursing Support

Employment Type Employee

Description

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton . We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays


• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans


• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision


• Disability and Life Insurance options


• On Site Child Care


• Educational Reimbursement


• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts


• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 72 Hours

Shift: Days

SALARY RANGE: 16.98 - 25.48 HOURLY

General Summary:

Department team members are authorized to have limited access to secured medication rooms to perform duties and responsibilities as defined in this job description. Any staff member requiring limited access to secured medication rooms must have a fully completed and signed Medication Security Agreement for Non-Licensed Personnel form on file and available upon request.

Responsibilities:

• 1. 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.


• 2. Performs duties with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on the assigned units.


• 3. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.


• 4. 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.


• 5. Answer intercom or call lights in a timely, courteous manner, with appropriate communication to the patient and/or professional nurse.


• 6. 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.


• 7. Perform safety and suicide precaution sitter duties as assigned.


• 8. Assists other members of the nursing team and/or ancillary departments as requested.


• 9. All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED & Certificate Program- Must meet one or more of the following criteria: Completion of a Nursing Assistant training course, Medical Assistant training course or Patient Care Technician training course. Completion of a Clinical lab simulation course which included training on vital signs, ADLs etc. Course must be verifiable via official transcript. Active or recent CNA certification in DE or another state. 1 year or more of verifiable work experience in a direct patient care role as a Nursing Asst, Medical Asst, PCT, or Home Health Aide.


• Credential(s): Basic Life Support


• Experience: Required: No experience necessary if completed a Nursing Assistant training course, Medical Assistant training course Patient Care Technician training course, or a Clinical lab simulation course which included training on vital signs, ADLs etc. (Course must be verifiable via official transcript.) ~~ No experience necessary if an active or recent CNA certification in DE or another state. ~ If course or certification is not held, one (1) year verifiable work experience in a direct patient care role as a Nursing Asst, Medical Asst, PCT, or Home Health Aide is required.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education:


• Credential(s): Certified Nursing Assistant


• Experience:

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