CNA

Westerly Hospital; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Hospital in Rhode Island seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed staff, following hospital standards and procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, a current RI Nursing Assistant License, and BLS CPI training within 12 months of employment; hospital or nursing home experience is preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in hospital or nursing home preferred.
• Current RI Nursing Assistant License.
• Basic Life Support CPI training within 1 year of employment.
• Willingness to follow hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed personnel.
• Adhere to Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource and role model for staff.
• Participate in training and educational activities for other staff.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Computer basics

Patient mobility

Education

High school diploma

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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under direct supervision of licensed personnel and according to their standards of practice.
• Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Acts as a resource and role model.
• Actively participates in training and educational activities for other staff members.
• Demonstrates a high level of respect, dignity, compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
• Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follows hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience

Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred. Previous behavioral health experience preferred.

Licensure

Current RI Nursing Assistant License. Basic Life Support CPI training within 1 year of employment.

Special Skills

Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately; ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals; knowledge of basic medical terminology a plus; basic computer knowledge is a plus; ability to move or lift patients and equipment.

EEO Statement

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.