Nursing Assistant (Tuition Payment Program)
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3 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
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Summary Statement
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 individuals 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 individuals 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:
- 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.
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.
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 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. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting. You may also call or emailfor additional applicant services support. 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.Accommodations
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
About Company
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