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 AssistantApplicants 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.

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before 10/28/2024 upon filling the vacant position(s).

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing:Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testingas part of the hiring process.Criminal background check:A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition ofhire.� The recruiting agency may requirethe applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of theconditional offer of hire.This position is a classification organized under anexclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been electedby employees as their representative for collective bargaining and otherapplicable 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 onits individual terms.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide thefederal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you areauthorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job SeekerResources.DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection 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�StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.� To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.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.�