Nursing Assistant I - Recovery Room

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans

Health, Dental, Vision

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

FSA / Dependent Care

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover, DE is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for the Recovery Room. You will deliver direct patient care under supervision and assist with activities of daily living in a fast-paced post-anesthesia setting.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, active CNA certification, BLS, and at least 1 year of direct patient care experience. Bayhealth offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for eligible positions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active CNA certification in any state.
• BLS certification required.
• Completed CNA/MA/PCT training and clinical lab simulation.
• 1+ year of direct patient care experience (HHA/MA/PCT/Nursing Assistant).

Responsibilities

• Follow plan of care established by RN.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
• Communicate patient information to nurse promptly.
• Respond to call lights and intercom promptly.
• Assist with diagnostic/therapeutic exams per guidelines.
• Perform sitter duties for safety as assigned.
• Assist other team members as needed.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS certification

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA training certificate

Job description

Nursing Assistant I - Recovery Room (Job Id 17868)

Location US:DE:Dover

Post Date 10/8/2026

Category Nursing/Nursing Support

Employment Type Employee

Description

Nursing Assistant 1 - Recovery Room

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

SALARY RANGE:16.98 + HOURLY (based on experience)

General Summary

The Nursing Assistant position involves delivering clinical nursing services to patients. The Nursing Assistant functions under the supervision of a licensed nurse or therapist, providing care that does not require the judgment and skills of a licensed professional. After competency verification, the nursing assistant may deliver patient care services to the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The care may include, but is not limited to, the following: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulating, transferring, feeding, observing, and reporting the general well-being of the person(s) to whom they are providing care. Coordinates clerical duties of a diverse and confidential nature to maintain the efficiency of patient care areas.

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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