Nursing Assistant - Staffing Resource Pool

Nemours is seeking a Nursing Assistant for our Staffing Resource Pool to join our team in Wilmington, DE.  This position is CASUAL/PER DIEM.

This position is responsible for: Assisting with general activities of the patient care unit and assist the health care team with performance of patient care activities, under the direction and guidance of a Registered Nurse.

Essential Functions:

• Ensuring a clean and safe patient care unit, assisting patients with activities of daily life (bath, feed, play, etc.
• Collects patient specimens (blood, urine, stool, other per policy), paying close attention to patient safety, comfort and accuracy of information.
• Uses Hospital Information Systems as required for patient care, (e.g. documenting vital signs and patient care activities.)
• Accurately relays information from physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel and others.
• Transports patients and delivers reports, supplies, etc., to other patient units or Institute locations as needed.

Requirements: 

• Minimum 1 year patient care experience strongly preferred
• Able to read and write accurately.
• Able to understand laboratory orders, computer information, and some medical terminology.
• Comfortable with obtaining specimens, including blood specimens, from a patient population that is primarily pediatric and often ill, handicapped, or restricted in some way.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy.  We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment.  All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.  

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.  Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org). 

 

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.