CNA - Geriatric Psych Inpatient

Yale NewHaven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health's Westerly Hospital facility is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across units, transporting patients, and assisting licensed staff under supervision.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, accurate documentation, adherence to hospital procedures, and active participation in staff training to ensure safe, high-quality care for all patients in Rhode Island.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
• Current RI Nursing Assistant License. Basic Life Support CPI training within 1 yr of employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Basic computer knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under licensed supervision per standards.
• Adhere to Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Act as a resource and role model.
• Participate in training and educational activities for staff.
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, compassion and professionalism to customers.
• Recognize and value the contributions of fellow employees and promote teamwork.
• Report to work on time and follow hospital attendance policies.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Medical terminology

Computers

Mobility/Lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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
  • 1.1 Demonstrates 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)
  • 2.1 Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• 3. Staff/Self Development
  • 3.1 Acts as a resource and role model.
• 4. Staff/Self Development (continued)
  • 4.1 Actively participates in training and educational activities for other staff members.
• 5. Customer Service
  • 5.1 Demonstrate 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
  • 6.1 Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• 7. Resource Utilization
  • 7.1 Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follows 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.