CNA - Geri Psych Inpatient

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. in Westerly, RI seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care, transport patients, and aid unit operations under supervision.

Requirements include a RI Nursing Assistant License, BLS and CPI training within 1 year, and strong communication and documentation abilities. Prior hospital or nursing home experience is preferred, with an emphasis on safety and patient dignity.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
• RI Nursing Assistant License required; BLS and CPI training within 1 year of employment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; basic medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed personnel.
• Adhere to Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Act as a resource and role model; participate in training activities.
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism to all customers.
• Assist with safe patient transport and accurate documentation of services.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Lifting patients

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

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.

The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Essential Functions
• 1.1Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel and according to their standards of practice.
• 2.Essential Functions ( continued)
• 2.1Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures
• 3.Staff/Self Development
• 3.1Acts as a resource and role model
• 4.Staff/Self Development (continued)
• 4.1Actively participates in train and educational activities for other staff members
• 5.Customer Service
• 5.1Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership. ?
• 6.Employee Collaboration and Teamwork
• 6.1Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• 7.Resource Utilization
• 7.1Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

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 yr 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

YNHHS Requisition ID

189929