32Hr Night Shift ICU PCA

Yale NewHaven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in New London, CT is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to support basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will monitor vital signs, assist with daily activities, and help with routine procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.

The role requires completion of a nursing assistant program, a high school diploma, and BLS certification. The position involves teamwork with the nursing staff and providing compassionate,

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assists with basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse
• Takes and records vital signs (including Sao2, blood pressure, weight)
• Preforms selected procedures (specimen collection, urine testing, basic dressings) under supervision
• Maintains clean, orderly patient care areas and prepares rooms for admission
• Responds to call lights and provides assistance to patients and families
• Monitors changes in patient condition and supports care teams with mobility and ROM exercises
• Performs ECGs as directed by licensed personnel

Skills

Nursing assistant

BLS certified

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma

Nursing assistant program

Tools

EKG

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.

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

• 1.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.
• 2.Takes And Records Vital Signs, Sao2, Blood Pressure And Weight.
• 3.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
• 4.Maintains Clean And Orderly Patient Care, Storage, Pantry And Utility Areas. Distributes Water Pitchers. Set Up Equipment In Rooms To Prepare For Admission.
• 5.Orients Patient To Unit And Secures Patient Valuables. Responds To Call Lights Promptly And Provides Necessary Assistance.
• 6.Monitors And Communicates Changes In Patient Condition, Leakage Of Iv Solutions And Other Problems With Treatments/Devices.
• 7.Assists With Reinforcement Of Incentive Spirometry After Nursing Instruction, Reapplies Oxygen Equipment If Displaced From Patient Except Cpap.
• 8.Keeps Rn Informed Of Status Of Work And Availability For Added Assignments.
• 9.Moves And Lifts Patients. Supports Multidisciplinary Team With Range Of Motion Exercises. Provides Patient Escort Assistance As Needed.
• 10.Performs Patient Observer Role When Assigned.
• 11.Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 12.Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• 13.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