CNA - Westerly Hospital

Westerly Hospital; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Hospital in Rhode Island is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants for multiple units. Part-time and full-time options available, with 8-hour and 12-hour shifts across day and evening times.

No experience required for entry-level positions, with on-the-job training and supervision under licensed staff. The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care, assists with mobility and transport, documents care activities, and supports an observer role when needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Accurate documentation of patient care activities.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology a plus; computer basics helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed staff.
• Assist with patient mobility and transport (wheelchair/stretcher).
• Observe and report patient status and needs.
• Document services accurately and timely.
• Support receptionist/clerical tasks to run unit smoothly.
• Demonstrate teamwork and professional conduct with all staff.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

People skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Patient handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

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
  • 1.1 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 train 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 follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.

Qualifications

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