CSO Patient Care Associate

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yale New Haven Health in New Haven, CT is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent to support nursing staff under RN supervision. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, vital signs collection, and safe medication handling via pneumatic tube, with a focus on patient‑centered care and collaboration with the care team.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and CT CNA certification, with BCLS training completed or within the first month.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and CNA or equivalent required.
• CT CNA certification and BCLS training required or obtained within probation.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing; ability to work with diverse patients.

Responsabilités

• Under RN supervision, assist in assessment, planning, and reporting patient needs.
• Obtain and record vital signs as ordered by the RN.
• Perform technical duties and selected treatments to support safe care.
• Assist in patient care while ensuring safety of key populations.
• Communicate with patients, families, and staff; cover BA desk as needed.
• Relocate and rotate to meet patient care needs.
• Handle non-therapeutic tasks and deliver meds from pneumatic tube to appropriate staff.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Communication

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or GED

CNA or equivalent

Outils

Barcode scanning

Pneumatic tube system

Vital signs equipment

Description du poste

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. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager (NM) and the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), performs specific duties that support patient care. These duties include direct and indirect patient care activities which are essential to providing comprehensive care to patients. YNHHS Standards of Professional Behavior are based on our five Values: Patient-Centered Care, Respect, Compassion, Integrity and Accountability. Our behaviors reflect our values and support our mission and vision. This unites us as a health system and creates a care signature for our patients and employees. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at BH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity, and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills and positive environment for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Under the direction of the RN, engages in selected tasks and activities as directed to obtain and report information to assist the nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs, treatment and reports deviations as identified to RN.
• 1.1Obtains and records vital signs as ordered and or delegated by the RN
• 2.Under the direction of the RN, performs technical duties and selected treatments, procedures and activities which contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care.
• 2.1Appropriately assures patients are accurately identified (i.e. doors, ID bands, barcode scanning for lab draws etc.) following establish policies and procedures
• 3.Effectively assists in the care of patients with consideration for the safety of key populations as appropriate.
• 3.1Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team offering suggestions on addressing patient/family needs, taking into account cultural and/or individual diversity and demonstrates sensitivity to these aspects of care delivery.
• 4.Effectively and professionally communicates and interacts with patients, families, and staff. Covers the Business Associate (BA) desk in the absence of the BA under the direction of the NM or designee.
• 4.1Participates in receiving patient bedside report at the beginning of each shift and throughout the shift as needed
• 5.Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in daily performance of role
• 5.1Relocates and rotates to meet patient care needs
• 6.Completes non-therapeutic functions under the direction of MD, PA, APRN or RN. Remove medication(s) from the pneumatic tube system sent from the Pharmacy or Hospital Supply to the unit/patient care area.
• 6.1Immediately deliver the medication(s) from the pneumatic tube system to the appropriate Registered Nurse, Physician, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant or other appropriate licensed practitioner.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED; and CNA or other educational equivalent, i.e. Medical Assistant, CPCT, EMT, a student nurse from an accredited program or LPN.

EXPERIENCE

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LICENSURE

CT CNA certification, EMT, a student nurse from an accredited program or an LPN. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training must be obtained prior to employment or within one (1) month of hire. PCT must maintain BLS at all times during employment. If any training expires, the PCT will be suspended until it is obtained and documented.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Successful completion of orientation. Speak and write English proficiently. Successful completion of orientation/evidence of positive initiatives with patients and staff.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. They are also required to stand and walk. They must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.