32Hr Night Shift ICU PCA

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our patient care teams on the unit. You will support licensed nurses with basic care, monitor patients, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Nurse Aide Certification or equivalent, with BLS. Experience in medical/surgical settings is preferred, and you will play a key role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent
• BLS certification required
• Nurse Aide Certification or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Assists with basic patient care under supervision of the licensed nurse
• Takes and records vital signs, SpO2, blood pressure and weight
• Performs specimen collections and basic testing as directed
• Maintains clean and orderly patient care areas and prepares rooms
• Orients patient to unit and secures patient valuables
• Monitors changes in patient condition and communicates with team
• Reinforces incentive spirometry and repositions/adjusts oxygen equipment
• Moves and lifts patients and provides escort assistance as needed
• Demonstrates skill in performing EKGs

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EKG knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; CNA program or student nurse

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. 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. Under The Delegation And Supervision Of An Rn, Provides Clinical Support With Basic Nursing Care And Patient Monitoring For The General Welfare And Safety Of All Patients. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Assists With Basic Patient Care (Including Am & Pm Care, Toileting, Peri-Care, Emptying And Rinsing Of Drainage Devices, And Feeding) Under The Supervision Of The Licensed Nurse. Measures And Records Intake And Output. Makes Beds.
• Takes And Records Vital Signs, Sao2, Blood Pressure And Weight.
• Performs Selected Procedures Such As Specimen Collections (Vre Swabs, Urine, Stool And Non-Induced Sputum); Urine Testing, Hematest, Gastrocult, Enemas, Application Of Ice Collar/Caps Or Post Mortem Care. Applies Simple Dressings To Areas Of Potential Impairment Of Skin Integrity After Skin Assessment By Licensed Personnel
• Maintains Clean And Orderly Patient Care, Storage, Pantry And Utility Areas. Distributes Water Pitchers. Set Up Equipment In Rooms To Prepare For Admission.
• Orients Patient To Unit And Secures Patient Valuables. Responds To Call Lights Promptly And Provides Necessary Assistance.
• Monitors And Communicates Changes In Patient Condition, Leakage Of Iv Solutions And Other Problems With Treatments/Devices.
• Assists With Reinforcement Of Incentive Spirometry After Nursing Instruction, Reapplies Oxygen Equipment If Displaced From Patient Except Cpap.
• Keeps Rn Informed Of Status Of Work And Availability For Added Assignments.
• Moves And Lifts Patients. Supports Multidisciplinary Team With Range Of Motion Exercises. Provides Patient Escort Assistance As Needed.
• Performs Patient Observer Role When Assigned.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• Demonstrates The Skill And Knowledge In Performing Ekgs.

Qualifications

Education

High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (equivalent may be defined as a student nurse)

Experience

Minimum Of One Year Medical/Surgical Or Equivalent Experience Preferred.

LICENSURE

Nurse Aide Certification Or Equivalent Required (Equivalent May Be Defined As A Student Nurse) BLS certification required

Special Skills

N/A

YNHHS Requisition ID

192472