Nursing Assistant - New Castle, United States - Division Of Health & Social Services

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Introduction

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. Take your initial step by completing the application today.

Summary Statement

As a recovery coach and recovery team member, the NA is responsible for implementing and reporting back on the goals and interventions listed in clients' recovery plans. The NA also conducts therapeutic activities on the unit; assists with ADL's such as bathing, dressing, feeding, weighing and walking clients; obtains and records vital signs; monitors clients on close visual observation such as 1:1 and q15 minute checks; documents in charts and on forms; participates in preventing and managing psychiatric and medical emergencies; ensures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit by adhering to state and federal guidelines and by applying the principles of recovery and trauma informed care.

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
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

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

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before 04/30/2024 upon filling the vacant position(s).

Conditions Of Hire

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.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

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.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits

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Company DescriptionDo you have a passion to help others?

At the State of Delaware, we appreciate our Nurses and know just how valuable you are. When you join the State of Delaware as a Nursing professional you will contribute your abilities, knowledge and skills directly toward preserving and improving the overall health of people that need you.

Become a part of our team and work with other talented people who contribute their knowledge and skills every day, to those truly in need. We offer a commitment to your personal and professional life. Working for the State of Delaware you may qualify for a retirement pension, paid parental leave, a compressed work schedule and shift differential pay.
The State of Delaware offers Nursing opportunities in a variety of settings including: hospitals, clinics and long term care facilities. Contact the Nurse Recruiting Manager today

Company Description

Do you have a passion to help others?\r
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At the State of Delaware, we appreciate our Nurses and know just how valuable you are. When you join the State of Delaware as a Nursing professional you will contribute your abilities, knowledge and skills directly toward preserving and improving the overall health of people that need you.\r
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Become a part of our team and work with other talented people who contribute their knowledge and skills every day, to those truly in need. We offer a commitment to your personal and professional life. Working for the State of Delaware you may qualify for a retirement pension, paid parental leave, a compressed work schedule and shift differential pay.\r
The State of Delaware offers Nursing opportunities in a variety of settings including: hospitals, clinics and long term care facilities. Contact the Nurse Recruiting Manager today