CNA - Westerly Hospital

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Hospital is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants for multiple units, including Med/Surg, Geriatric Psych Inpatient, and the Emergency Department. No experience required, with both part-time and full-time options and 8-hour or 12-hour shifts available.

The Nursing Assistant will assist in patient care, transport patients, and support unit operations under licensed staff supervision. Current RI Nursing Assistant License and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Current RI Nursing Assistant License & Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Basic computer knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to move or lift patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct care to patients under supervision and per standards of practice.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
• Act as a resource and role model; participate in staff development and training.
• Assist with patient transport and documentation of services.
• Provide observer services for patients requiring constant observation.
• Perform receptionist and clerical duties to support unit operations.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and teamwork with colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Mobility/Lift

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Hiring Certified Nursing Assistants for multiple units at Westerly Hospital:

• Med/Surg Unit
• Geriatric Psych Inpatient
• Emergency Department

No experience required!

Part-time and full-time options

All shifts available

8hr or 12hr shifts

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 a plus

LICENSURE

Current RI Nursing Assistant License & Basic Life Support

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