Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Introduction

Start your Career at DOS!

The Department of State's (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development, finance, transportation, housing, education, culture and quality-of-life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delaware’s historical sites and collections, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to serving consumers, public employees and veterans.

DOS offer numerous career opportunities and is dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in state government.

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Summary Statement

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.

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:

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires 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.

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.

Benefits

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At the Department of State we appreciate our nurses and know just how valuable you are. Become a part of our team and work alongside skilled people who contribute their skills and knowledge to those truly in need every day. Feel confident in knowing that each day you're working with people who listen with their heart, intercede with their mind and strive at all times to protect those at risk. With the right people, teamwork hardly feels like work at all.

From our commitment to your personal and professional life, to our outstanding array of benefits, from our numerous locations throughout the state, to our gratitude for your dedication and service to our clients and community, we know that you'll find the State of Delaware to be the Heart of Nursing.