Why Beebe? Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Overview
Summary: Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the nursing assistant performs various duties in the care and treatment of patients in accordance with established methods and procedures of the Medical Center.
Responsibilities
Provides direct care to patients in accordance with their individualized care plans
Assists patient with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral care, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Assist in transportation and transfer of patients, ensuring comfort and safety during movement
Monitor and record vital signs, intake and output, and other patient data, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing team
Accuchecks completed as directed
Accurate and prompt documentation
Assist with patient hygiene and comfort measures, including turning and repositioning patients to prevent pressure ulcers
Support patients with feeding and hydration needs, adhering to dietary restrictions and assisting with mealtime activities. Removing trays in timely manner.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and promote positive patient outcomes
Completes hourly rounds to assigned patients and anticipates patient needs. Responding promptly to call lights and patient requests
Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, demonstrating empathy and compassion in all interactions
Maintain a clean and organized patient environment, including changing bed linens, stocking supplies, and ensuring cleanliness of patient rooms, and preparing rooms for admissions and transfers.
Adhere to infection control protocols and hospital policies and procedures to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff
Participate in ongoing education and training to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care and hospital procedures
Qualifications
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Credentials
Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in DE
Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.
Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes.
Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.