CNA - MCU

Yale New Haven Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join their team in providing essential patient care. This role involves assisting with patient transport and ensuring safety through constant observation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity and professionalism while collaborating with a dedicated team. If you are passionate about patient-centered care and want to make a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists inpatient care and ensures safe transport of patients.
• Provides observation services for patients requiring constant attention.

Skills

Patient Care Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Nursing Assistant assists inpatient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Essential Functions

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel and according to their standards of practice.

Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures

Staff/Self Development

• Acts as a resource and role model

Actively participates in training and educational activities for other staff members

Customer Service

• Demonstrates a high level of respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient and Family Centered Partnership.

Employee Collaboration and Teamwork

• Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.

Resource Utilization

• Reports to work on time, prepared to work, and follows hospital policies for notice of lateness, absenteeism, and time off requests.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent

Experience: Previous hospital or nursing home experience a plus

Licensure: Current RI Nursing Assistant License, Basic Life Support

YNHHS Requisition ID: 138354