Nursing Assistant (ER)

Westerly Hospital

Westerly (RI)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Westerly Hospital in Rhode Island is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support inpatient care across nursing areas. You will assist with the safe transport of patients by wheelchair or stretcher, provide documentation of services, and support an observer for patients who require constant supervision to maximize safety.

The role also includes performing receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient unit functioning and to support the nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care in

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent.
Previous hospital or nursing home experience a plus.
Current RI Nursing Assistant License Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

Assists inpatient care under licensed personnel and according to standards of practice.
Transports patients safely via wheelchair or stretcher and ensures proper documentation.
Provides observer services for patients requiring constant observation to maximize safety.
Performs receptionist and clerical duties to support unit operations.

Education

High school graduate 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 inpatient 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.
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.
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