Nursing Service Assistant I - Newark - F/T Flex (36 hrs wkly)

Job Details

Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!

ChristianaCare is looking for a full-time Nursing Service Assistant I - to perform a variety of service activities that facilitate the efficient work flow of multiple nursing units and support patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains the environment in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Transport and maintain equipment.
• Stocks and distributes sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, dietary trays and linen.
• Harvests placentas and cords for and storage in the freezer.
• Rinses and stores soiled instruments for return to Central.
• Organizes work areas.
• Performs safety and quality checks on equipment.
• Cleans shelves, monitors, and storage areas.
• Changes full needle boxes.
• Empties linen hampers, trash, bio-hazardous waste and disposes of items in assigned areas.
• Responds to emergencies and pages in a timely manner, running errands as necessary.
• Assists with lifting, positioning, and transporting of patients.
• Maintains a helpful, productive attitude while working constructively with other members of the health care tea.
• Reports any maintenance problems or damages to manager.
• 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.

Hours: (12 hr shifts) 11a-11:30p EOW & EOH -

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements

Knowledge of service assistant functions.

Knowledge of unit specific and departmental standards, policies, and selected procedures.

Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate safety measures.

Ability to perform designated tasks according to unit specific standards on multiple units.

Ability to communicate effectively, utilizing verbal communication skills.

Ability to make appropriate notation on selected unit specific forms for multiple units.

Ability to perform required technical skills as outlined in procedures.

Ability to follow universal precautions.

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities.

Ability to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy.

Working Conditions:

Frequent exposure to biological and chemical elements with occasional exposure to environmental elements as per unit based Physical Demands Checklist.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, and climb as per unit based Physical Demands Checklist

Christianacare Offers:

• Collaborative and team focused environment
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• 403(b)
• Generous paid time off
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

This position has a starting rate of $17.32 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $20.34 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $21.34

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.

Post End Date

May 5, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/