CNA - Geriatric Psych Inpatient

Westerly Hospital; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Hospital in Rhode Island is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist in patient care across nursing areas, transport patients safely by wheelchair or stretcher, and perform clerical duties to support the unit.

The role requires High school diploma, prior hospital or nursing home experience preferred, and an active RI Nursing Assistant License with BLS CPI within 1 year.

This position emphasizes teamwork, compassionate patient interaction, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in hospital or nursing home preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care under supervision and according to standards of practice.
• Transports patients safely using wheelchair or stretcher; handles dispatch and documentation of services.
• Acts as observer for patients requiring constant observation to maximize safety.
• Performs reception and clerical duties to facilitate unit operations.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

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

• Essential Functions
  • 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.
• Essential Functions (continued)
  • Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures
• Staff/Self Development
  • Acts as a resource and role model
• Staff/Self Development (continued)
  • Actively participates in train and educational activities for other staff members
• Customer Service
  • Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
• Employee Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• Resource Utilization
  • Reports 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 187509