Christiana Care Health System Wilmington , DE 19801
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Do you want to be paid with benefits while attending school?
Do you want to become a Certified Nursing Assistant? PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED A NURSING ASSISTANT COURSE OR HAVE ANY PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE
Three New Program dates will start on Monday, October 7th, 2024
Do you desire to help people?
Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation?
We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington, DE, Newark, DE and Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,299 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition.
Check out this important Opportunity:
Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant Residency Program
The (PCT) patient care technician/(CNA)certified nursing assistant residency program is a unique paid 10-week program in partnership with the Delaware Skills Center, Dawn Carrer Institute and Christiana Care Health System that integrates classroom and clinical components. Upon successful completion of the 6-week Certified Nursing Assistant Course, the individual will take the Delaware State Test for Nurse Aide Certification. The candidate will then transition to Christiana Care and complete approximately 4 weeks of clinical training.
This program requires that you attend Monday through Friday between 6:30am - 4:00pm for 6 weeks. Once the residency program is complete, at the end of the 6 weeks, you will be assigned to work in a ChristianaCare unit for one year or 1800 hours per agreement. The working locations will be at Newark, DE, or Wilmington, DE Campus working full-time/flex (36 hours weekly/72 hours bi-weekly) including every other weekend and rotating holidays (multiple shifts are available to choose from).
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The PCT must demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Primary job duties include, but not limited to, performing and accurately recording vital signs, Accu-checks, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobilizing patients. PCT's are an essential part of the nursing care team with an expectation to support the organizations patient safety goals and initiatives.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to patients in various stages of development.
Performs assigned nursing duties for the comfort and well-being of patients.
Responds to patient crisis situation and initiates interventions within the scope of responsibilities and notifies RN.
Performs successful finger sticks on patients, following all standard laboratory safety policies.
Performs defined procedures on point of care instrumentation.
Provides 1:1 observation for 1-2 patient(s) experiencing a psychiatric crisis, suicidal/homicidal ideation under the order of a physician in Powerchart.
Provides 1:1 observation for 1-2 patient(s) at risk for safety based on nursing assessment and order in Powerchart
Responds with promptness, empathy and interest to needs of patients.
Communicates to patients, employees, and physicians utilizing courteous verbal and written communication skills.
Completes mandatory in-service education.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Performs other related duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate or equivalent AND one or more of the below qualifications:
Previous patient care experience including taking vital signs
Nursing student who has successfully completed clinical hours or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
Acceptance into a Christiana Care approved Patient Care Technician training program
Reading and math test provided by Delaware Skills Center
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
BCLS Certification required, or Acceptance into a Christiana Care approved Patient Care Technician training program (will obtain during the program)
Successful completion of the Delaware State Test for Nurse Aide Certification
Commitment to work at Christiana Care in assigned inpatient acute care area 1800 productive hours over a one-year period following completion of the residency program
SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Christianacare Offers:
Collaborative and team focused environment
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
12 week paid parental leave
Tuition assistance
Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
Post End Date
Jul 20, 2024
EEO Posting Statement
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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