Certified Nurse Assistant- Grimes Center

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated nursing staff member to provide quality care to residents. This role involves working closely with the Charge Nurse to address residents' needs, ensuring their safety and well-being through meticulous care and attention. Responsibilities include performing clinical duties such as monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care. Join this dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Qualifications

• Certified according to State of Connecticut Public Health Code regulations.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and personal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the resident's environment.
• Records vital signs and documents care in the EMR.

Skills

Communication Skills

Personal Care Skills

Infection Control Techniques

Education

High School Education or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

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.

A member of the nursing staff who is highly involved in the delivery of quality nursing care. He/She will work in conjunction with the Charge Nurse to meet the resident's needs and/or resolve problems.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• DUTIES: 1. Provides nursing care according to established policies and procedures. 2. Arrives to work on a timely manner and keeps absences down to a minimum. 3. Adheres to the dress code and comes to work prepared (watch, pen). 4. Reports on and off duty to the Charge Nurse. 5. Takes breaks and meals as designated by the Charge Nurse. 6. Receives report and resident assignment from the Charge Nurse and satisfactorily completes the assignments by the end of his/her shift including documentation of care. Reports to the nurse any unusual findings noted while giving care. 7. Completes additional tasks as requested. 8. Assumes responsibility for all residents on the unit especially when the assigned caregiver has gone off the unit. 9. Alerts the Charge Nurse immediately of any procedures or duty that needs clarification or instruction. 10. Adjusts to changes in the routines to meet resident's needs. 11. Adjusts and adheres to changes in policies and procedures as revised by the facility. 12. Checks the master schedule to see when h/she is scheduled to work. 13. Requests time off, and vacation according to the facility policies and procedures. 14. Works holidays according to facility policies and procedures.
• CLINICAL DUTIES: 1. Practices proper infection control techniques. Follows facility infection control policies and procedures. 2. Maintains meticulous personal hygiene and grooming of the resident. Give showers, bathes, and shampoos residents as assigned. Daily AM and PM care includes oral hygiene, denture care, and inspecting fingernails to ensure they are clean and well-trimmed. 3. Toileting and/or incontinent care is provided according to the facility's policies and procedures. 4. Encourages residents to participate in active ROM when possible and performs passive ROM according to the facility's policies and procedures. 5. Assists residents before, during, and after meals by ensuring they are in an upright position, checking that they have the correct meal, and providing necessary assistance (cutting meat, opening containers). Records resident's intake and reports to nurse if intake is low or meal is refused.
• CLINICAL DUTIES CONTINUED: 6. Transfers residents according to the method indicated on the assignment sheet. 7. Ambulates residents as directed. 8. Obtains the resident's vital signs and weight according to shift routine or as directed by Charge Nurse. 9. Answers call lights promptly and addresses the resident's needs. 10. Responds immediately to alarms and alerts. 11. Collects specimens as directed. 12. Passes out fresh water and snacks to residents as assigned, ensuring to follow their diet.
• CLINICAL DUTIES CONTINUED: 13. Ensures the safety of all residents. 14. Reports to Charge Nurse any unusual occurrences or injuries. 15. Reports hazards or malfunctioning equipment to the Charge Nurse. 16. Obtains supplies for resident care as needed. 17. Assists with resident transfers and admissions. 18. Makes resident beds and changes linens as needed.
• NON-CLINICAL DUTIES: 1. Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the resident's environment. 2. Ensures residents are wearing name bands. 3. Gathers and transports residents to activities and appointments as directed.
• COMMUNICATION: 1. Communicates in a pleasant and helpful manner. 2. Works as a team member. 3. Assists in the orientation of new employees. 4. Directs concerns to Charge Nurse or appropriate department head.
• DOCUMENTATION: 1. Records vital signs, weights, and other necessary information on proper forms or in the EMR. 2. Documents care in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• DUTIES SPECIFIC TO SHIFT: 1. Performs specific tasks according to shift assignments and may be asked to perform other duties as needed.
• INSERVICE TRAINING: 1. Attends mandated in-service training as required by the facility.
• CHAPERONE: Will be responsible to chaperone patients as necessary to appointments and be present for certain procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School education or GED

EXPERIENCE: Certified according to State of Connecticut Public Health Code regulations.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Demonstrates excellent communication and personal skills.

Additional Information

CNA CERTIFICATION
EVENINGS ALTERNATE WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS

YNHHS Requisition ID: 145086