Pediatric Nursing Assistant - 1:1 Care & Unit Support

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE is seeking a full-time Nursing Assistant to join the 4 East Unit. The role supports the patient care team under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, assisting with daily living activities, basic care, and unit operations.

This position requires a commitment to rotating weekends, holidays as needed, and participating in quality improvement efforts. Candidates with inpatient experience and a HS diploma are preferred, plus current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• Able to read and write accurately.
• Able to understand laboratory orders, computer information, and some medical terminology.
• Able to obtain specimens, including blood specimens, from a patient population that is primarily pediatric and often ill, handicapped, or restricted in some way.
• Current American Heart Association BLS
• Inpatient experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily life (bath, feed, play, etc.) and provides other patient care as directed.
• Ensures an adequate stock of all necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.
• Assists with contact of pharmacy, dietary, and other departments as designated by the RN.
• Transports patients and delivers reports, supplies, etc., to other units as needed.
• Courteously and professionally covers patient care unit front desk as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Reading and writing

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE is seeking a full-time Nursing Assistant to join the 4 East Unit. The role supports the patient care team under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, assisting with daily living activities, basic care, and unit operations.

This position requires a commitment to rotating weekends, holidays as needed, and participating in quality improvement efforts. Candidates with inpatient experience and a HS diploma are preferred, plus current BLS certification.