Nursing Assistant I - Med Surg 3 West

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for Med Surg 3 West (Job Id 17210). This full-time, night-shift role at the Kent Campus in Dover offers the chance to care for patients under RN supervision and to contribute to a busy hospital team.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, CNA/MA/PCT training, a current CNA certification, and prior direct patient care experience. Bayhealth provides competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA/MA/PCT training completed.
• Active CNA certification preferred or required per state.
• 1+ year direct patient care experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Follow plan of care established by RN for daily patient needs.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Document vitals and care delivered per policy.
• Communicate patient information to nurse promptly.
• Respond to calls and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Assist with diagnostic prep and tests as directed.
• Attend to patient safety and sitter duties as assigned.
• Support nursing team and other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties within scope as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA/MA/PCT training

Active CNA certification

Job description

Nursing Assistant I - Med Surg 3 West(Job Id 17210)

Location US:DE:Dover

Post Date 8/21/2026

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 per pay period

Shift: Nights

SALARY RANGE:16.98 + BOE, 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
• Credentials:Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Completed training (CNA, MA, or PCT course).
• Completed a Clinical Lab Simulation (must have official transcript).
• Active or recent CNA certification (any state).
• 1+ year of work experience in direct patient care (HHA, MA, PCT, or Nursing Asst).

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