Nursing Assistant (ER)

Yale New Haven Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Nursing Assistant, where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care to patients. This position involves assisting with patient transport, documentation, and observation services, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, embodying values of integrity and respect while enhancing your skills through ongoing training. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while developing your professional capabilities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a hospital or nursing home is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inpatient care and ensure patient safety.
• Provide observation services for patients requiring constant attention.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

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-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Nursing Assistant assists in inpatient care throughout nursing areas, responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services, and appropriate documentation of services. Provides observation services for patients requiring constant observation to ensure safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties 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 supervision of licensed personnel, following their standards of practice.
2. Staff/Self Development
   • Acts as a resource and role model.
   • Participates actively in training and educational activities for staff.
3. Customer Service
   • Demonstrates respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism for all customers, utilizing the principles of Patient and Family Centered Partnership.
4. Employee Collaboration and Teamwork
   • Recognizes and values contributions of colleagues, displaying cooperation and teamwork.
5. Resource Utilization
   • Reports to work on time, prepared, following hospital policies regarding lateness, absenteeism, and time off requests.
6. Core Competencies

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Previous hospital or nursing home experience is a plus.

Licensure: Current RI Nursing Assistant License and Basic Life Support certification.