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• ChristianaCare, a healthcare organization with 1100 beds between two Magnet® recognized hospitals (Christiana and Wilmington) and the only Level 1 Trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Honored repeatedly as "One of America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report!

• Highlights

  Three time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington)

  Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.

  Competitive pay with shift differentials

  Robust Benefits Package

  The Emergency Department at ChristianaCare Union Hospital is seeking a Emergency Department CNA 2

  We are currently hiring for a Full Time Sr. CNA to work part time24 hours per Week/48 bi-weekly, Day shift for the Emergency Department Unit at Cecil Campus - Union Hospital.

  12-hour Shifts are from Day 9:00am - 9:30pm. Rotating Weekends and Holidays as per department guidelines.

  Attach resume and recommended cover letter for consideration.

  Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates skills and knowledge vital to deliver 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 and initiates interventions within the scope of responsibilities and notifies RN.

  • Job duties include, but not limited to, performing, and accurately recording vital signs, Accu-checks, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobilizing patients.

  • Performs successful finger sticks on patients, following all standard laboratory safety policies.

  • Performs defined procedures on point of care instrumentation and EKGs.

  • Following established policies and procedures, additional duties may include phlebotomy venipuncture.

  • Responds with promptness, compassion, and interest to needs of patients.

  • Order entry into Meditech

  • Communicates to patients, employees, and physicians using courteous verbal and written communication skills.

  • Demonstrates proficiency using required computer skills to document in the electronic medical record.

  • Performs Unit Clerk duties such as, answering phones, entering charges, calling provider consults, setting up patient transportation, assisting staff with clerical needs and audits and coordinates maintenance of unit supplies. Scheduling and frequent contact with Provider offices.

  • Completes required 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

  • Licensed CNA in the state of Maryland or other US state preferred. Licensed CNA's are required to perform provision of nursing assistant care within scope of practice including IV insertions

• Special requirements:

  BLS Certification required.

  Licensed CNA in the state of Maryland/Obtain Maryland License prior to start date to practice IV insertions.

  Working conditions:

  Risk Exposure Category A – Potential for exposure to blood borne/pathogens, HIV, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C in the performance of this job.

Hourly Pay Range: $19.10 - $27.69

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

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.