CNA LDR Per Diem

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England in Providence, RI is seeking a Nurse's Aide - Per Diem to support nursing staff with patient care under supervision. The role includes assisting with personal care, documenting care provided, and helping maintain patient comfort.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completed a CNA training program, and holds a Rhode Island CNA license with CPR certification. A valid RI driver's license and flexibility in scheduling are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Training program required.
• Current Rhode Island CNA license and CPR certification required.
• Valid Rhode Island Driver's License, access to automobile, and adequate automobile insurance. Flexibility in work schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical care and assessment of patients of all ages (newborns, infants, pediatrics, adults, geriatrics).
• Provides personal care to patients, including bathing, dressing, and feeding, and reports care in the patient record.
• Prepares and checks equipment and utilizes resources safely and efficiently.
• Observes and communicates changes in patient condition to the staff nurse or nursing supervisor.
• Collaborates with health-care team members and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy, respects patient comfort, and responds professionally to others.
• Participates in educational programs and in-services.

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant Training program

Job description

Job Summary

The Nurse's Aide-Per Diem performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks under the general supervision of a professional staff nurse. Attends to personal needs and comfort of patients and performs a variety of other duties to assist the staff nurse responsible for these patients. Although supervised, proceeds alone on routine tasks, referring questionable situations to the appropriate staff nurse ornursing supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in performing clinical care and assessment of patients of all ages: check which ages apply (newborns, infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics).

Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, and feeding,and provides written reports for the patient's medical record on care provided.

• Prepares and checks equipment/supplies and utilizes resources and materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Observes and communications changes in the patient's condition to the staff nurse and/or nursing supervisor.
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team.
• Supports unit-based Quality Assurance activities and maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy and responds in anappropriate and courteous manner to verbal and non-verbal behavior of patients, family, visitors, and hospital personnel.
• Participates in educational programs and in-services meetings
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.

Requirements

High school graduate and completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Training program required. Must maintain a current Rhode Island Department of Health CNA license and CPR certification. Must have valid Rhode Island Driver's License, access to automobile, and maintain adequate levels of automobile insurance coverage. Flexibility in work schedule necessary.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.