4.1 NEURO PCA

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes patient movement, specimen collection, and responding to call lights to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited nursing assistant program; BLS certification is required. One year of medical/surgical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (student nurse acceptable).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with basic patient care under supervision of the licensed nurse; moves and lifts patients and makes beds.
• Performs specimen collections (VRE swabs, urine, stool, non-induced sputum); urine testing, hema test, enemas, ice collar/caps, or post mortem care.
• Orients patient to unit and secures valuables; responds to call lights promptly and provides assistance.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Maintains clean and orderly patient care, storage, pantry and utility areas; distributes water pitchers; sets up equipment for admission.
• Keeps RN informed of status of work and availability for added assignments.
• Provides patient escort assistance as needed.
• Performs patient observer functions as requested.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization and development as outlined in performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
• Performs reattachment and discontinuing of telemetry units.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited nursing assistant program

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 Under The Supervision Of The Licensed Nurse. Moves And Lifts Patients And Makes Beds.
• 2.Performs Selected Procedures Such As Specimen Collections (Vre Swabs, Urine, Stool And Non-Induced Sputum); Urine Testing, Hematest, Enemas, Application Of Ice Collar/Caps Or Post Mortem Care.
• 3.Orients Patient To Unit And Secures Patient Valuables. Responds To Call Lights Promptly And Provides Necessary Assistance.
• 4.Monitors And Communicates Changes In Patient Condition.
• 5.Maintains Clean And Orderly Patient Care, Storage, Pantry And Utility Areas. Distributes Water Pitchers. Set Up Equipment In Rooms To Prepare For Admission.
• 6.Keeps Rn Informed Of Status Of Work And Availability For Added Assignments.
• 7.Provides Patient Escort Assistance As Needed.
• 8.Performs Patient Observer Functions As Requested.
• 9.Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 10.Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• 11.Performs The Reattachment And The Discontinuing Of The Telemetry Units

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