Nursing Assistant - Co-Op, 4E, Med/Surg at Nemours in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

Nemours is seeking a Nursing Assistant Co-Op for our 4 East floor in Wilmington, DE! 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.

4 East is a 24-bed general, specialty and subspecialty medical unit with a high population of patients requiring respiratory or gastrointestinal management. Each single patient room is equipped with oxygen, compressed air and suction, along with state-of-the-art cardiorespiratory bedside monitors and computers that enable the healthcare team to access a patient's electronic medical record. These computers are also used in the barcoding administration of medications which ensures patient safety by verifying that the correct medication is given to the appropriate child. This unit's goals are to provide high-quality, cost-effective, family-centered care. Family-centered care rounds are performed daily to assure an inter-professional approach and partnership with the patient and family.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

• American Heart Association BLS required
• Minimum 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• 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.