Clin Tech - ANC 4 Adams Tower A - Fulltime Nights

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

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in New Haven, CT is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support daily patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, take vitals, and help with comfort measures.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy and EKGs as assigned, data collection, and collaborative PFCC with patients and families. A CNA or nursing program student entry is required, with in-service training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a CNA or complete CNA certification prior to orientation.
• Currently enrolled in nursing program or completion of clinical rotation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily patient care activities including activities of daily living and comfort measures.
• Obtain weights, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure measurements, including orthostatic parameters as appropriate.
• Apply cold compresses and other non-sterile treatments as assigned.
• Perform phlebotomy and/or EKG procedures when area assignment allows.
• Demonstrate respectful communication and rapport with patients and families.
• Attend all mandatory in-services and participate in ongoing education related to the role.
• Be flexible with time to meet unit needs and support patient care services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Currently enrolled in nursing 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 direct supervision of the RN or Patient Care Manager, performs duties of daily patient care which include bath and assistance with activities of daily living, data collection on weight, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure measurements. Performs non-sterile treatments, phlebotomy (depending upon area of assignment) and EKG's. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Conducts daily patient care activities including activities of daily living and comfort measures.
• 1.1Performs complete or partial bath.
• 2.Collects Data.
• 2.1Obtains weights, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure measurements, including orthostatic parameters as appropriate.
• 3.Performs non-sterile treatments.
• 3.1Applies cold compresses.
• 4.Performs specimen collection/procedures.
• 4.1Performs phlebotomy (depending upon area of assignment.)
• 5.Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions.
• 5.1Demonstrates respect for the other person in all interactions.
• 6.Maintains active involvement in all educational activities related to role.
• 6.1Attends all mandatory inservices.
• 7.Performs other responsibilities as requested by Patient care manager.
• 7.1Is flexible with time as assignment changes to meet unit needs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be a CNA or complete certification prior to completion oforientation or has completed one clinical nursing school rotation and currently enrolled in a nursing program.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year patient care experience (EKG, Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide, Nurse Technician) preferred.

LICENSURE

N/A

YNHHS Requisition ID

194962