Nursing Assistant (Tuition Payment Program)

DE; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware invites aspiring nursing assistants to join a paid tuition program that enables progression to CNA certification. Participants will receive hands-on training, participate in interdisciplinary care teams, and learn essential nursing procedures within state facilities.

Selected applicants must complete the program requirements, attend orientation, and meet eligibility for employment in the United States. The program emphasizes safe patient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures such as monitoring or recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and nutritional intake/output.
• Knowledge of narrative report writing.

Responsibilities

• Attends required classes including facility policies/procedures, nursing/therapeutic support methods, safety procedures.
• Receives hands-on training, observing/assisting professional staff.
• Monitors/records vital signs and nutritional intake/output, reporting irregularities.
• Assists with personal hygiene and infection control, maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Participates on interdisciplinary care team to convey patient status and progress.

Skills

Six months experience

Nursing procedures

Narrative report writing

Job description

Introduction

Start your Career at DOS!

The Department of State's (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development, finance, transportation, housing, education, culture and quality-of-life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delaware’s historical sites and collections, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to serving consumers, public employees and veterans.

Summary Statement

Are you aspiring to shift your career from a nursing assistant to a certified nursing assistant? The State of Delaware presents a chance for hired Nursing Assistants to join a paid tuition program at an accredited vocational school, paving the way to CNA certification.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Attends required classes including/not restricted to facility policies/procedures, nursing/therapeutic support methods, safety/security.
• Receives hands‑on training, observing/assisting professional and higher level non‑professional nursing/therapeutic staff.
• Monitors/records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, nutritional intake/output. Alerts professional staff to significant irregularities.
• Implements prescribed treatment plans involving reality orientation, sensory stimulation, range of motion exercise, and application of splints/braces. Provides oral/written description of individual's physical/behavioral change.
• Observes individual activities providing oral/written report of unusual/hazardous behavior.
• Observes/supervises individuals within facility surroundings ensuring appropriate location/security.
• Escorts/is responsible for individuals traveling to social/recreational activities and medical appointments on/off campus.
• Participates on interdisciplinary care team providing information about the individual's overall physical condition, abilities, and behavioral characteristics.
• Applies appropriate interventions to prevent or de‑escalate inappropriate behaviors.
• Assists individual with personal hygiene.
• Maintains individual surroundings ensuring appropriate infection control/sanitary conditions, care/storage of linens and clothing.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Nursing Assistant

• Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures such as monitoring or recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and nutritional intake/output.
• Knowledge of narrative report writing.

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before 01/23/2027 upon filling the vacant position(s).

Conditions of Hire

All new hires are required to attend an in‑person, statewide mandatory New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment. The session will be held at a designated location in either Kent or New Castle County.

Pre‑employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre‑employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

As part of the program requirements, applicants must successfully complete the program and earn their CNA certification through a state‑approved school. Approved schools include Bear Institute, Delaware Skills Center, Sussex Tech, and all Delaware Technical Community College campuses.

Please note: You may be required to take an Accuplacer exam, at no cost to the applicant, in order to participate the program. If you are selected to move forward in the application process, our Nurse Recruiting Manager will reach out to you with details regarding the test schedule.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DOS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application on‑line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.