Are you passionate about making a real difference in healthcare? Do you aspire to contribute to a leading hospital system recognized for excellence? ChristianaCare, aMagnet® recognized healthcare organization, offers outstanding opportunities for Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our dedicated team in Newark and Wilmington, Delaware. We are actively seeking motivated individuals for various roles across our hospitals, particularly for Evening/Midnight and Day/Midnight shifts, and encourage you to explore how you can grow your career with us.
ChristianaCare stands as a beacon of exceptional patient care, consistently honored as “One of America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report. With two Magnet® recognized hospitals and the only Level 1 Trauma center between Philadelphia and Baltimore, joining ChristianaCare means becoming part of a team that drives healthcare forward. We value our Patient Care Technicians and CNAs as essential members of our nursing teams, and we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.
Why Choose a CNA Career at ChristianaCare?
At ChristianaCare, we offer more than just a job; we provide a career pathway. Our commitment to our team members is reflected in a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional advancement:
- Magnet Recognition: Work at hospitals consistently recognized for nursing excellence, a testament to our high standards of patient care and supportive work environment.
- Career Growth: Utilize our Clinical Ladder to define your career progression and access opportunities for advancement within ChristianaCare.
- Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive pay, enhanced by attractive shift differentials (15% for Evening and Midnight shifts, and 10% for weekend shifts) and generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring your health and well-being are prioritized.
- Retirement Savings: Plan for your future with a 403(b) retirement plan that includes a company match, helping you build long-term financial security.
Your Role as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) / CNA
As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or CNA at ChristianaCare, you will play a vital role in supporting our patients’ daily needs and ensuring their comfort and well-being. Working under the direction of Registered Nurses, you will be integral to delivering exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will include:
- Direct Patient Care: Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobilization.
- Vital Sign Monitoring: Performing and accurately recording vital signs and Accu-checks, crucial for patient assessment and care planning.
- Safety and Crisis Response: Responding effectively to patient crisis situations within your scope of responsibility and promptly notifying the Registered Nurse.
- Point of Care Testing: Performing finger sticks and defined procedures using point-of-care instrumentation, adhering to strict laboratory safety standards.
- Patient Observation: Providing 1:1 observation for patients requiring close monitoring due to psychiatric crisis or safety risks, as directed by physician orders and nursing assessments.
- Communication and Responsiveness: Communicating with patients, colleagues, and physicians with courtesy and empathy, addressing patient needs with promptness and care.
- Continuous Learning: Participating in required in-service education to enhance your skills and knowledge, ensuring you remain at the forefront of patient care practices.
- Safety Advocacy: Adhering to departmental safety rules and reporting any unsafe conditions to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Join Our Team
ChristianaCare is looking for individuals who are high school graduates or equivalent, with prior patient care experience, including vital signs measurement. Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or clinical hours as a nursing student is highly valued. Acute care experience is preferred. Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other approved providers is mandatory.
We are currently hiring for Full Time and Part Time opportunities across various departments in both our Newark and Wilmington hospitals, primarily for Evening/Midnight and Day/Midnight shifts. If you are ready to advance your healthcare career and join a team that is committed to excellence and patient-centered care, we encourage you to upload your resume and apply today. Take the first step towards a rewarding career path with ChristianaCare, where you can truly make a difference.
(Please note: This article is based on a job posting for CNA/PCT positions at ChristianaCare and aims to provide information about career opportunities and the role. It is not an official program description for a “Christiana Care Cna Program” but rather highlights the aspects of working as a CNA/PCT within the ChristianaCare system.)
