Nursing Assistant MCU

Yale New Haven Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to patient-centered care. As a Nursing Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patient safety and comfort. You will assist in direct patient care under supervision, ensuring that each patient receives the respect and dignity they deserve. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team, participate in training, and contribute to a compassionate environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience in hospital or nursing home preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist inpatient care and transport patients safely.
• Provide constant observation for patients needing it.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate

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-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 to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Essential Functions
1. 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.
2. Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures
3. Staff/Self Development
1. Acts as a resource and role model
4. Participates in training and educational activities for other staff members
5. Customer Service
1. Demonstrates a high level of respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient and Family Centered Partnership.
6. Employee Collaboration and Teamwork
1. Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
7. Resource Utilization
1. 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

Requisition ID: 123884