Full-time day PCA 5.2

Yale NewHaven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in New London, CT seeks a Nursing Assistant to support basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will monitor intake/output, assist with daily living activities, and help prepare rooms and equipment for admissions and procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, Nurse Aide Certification or equivalent, and BLS certification; prior medical/surgical experience is preferred. This role emphasizes patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Nursing assistant program graduate.
• Nurse Aide Certification or equivalent required; BLS certification required.
• Minimum one year medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Basic patient monitoring and care under licensed nurse supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assists with basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse; monitors intake and output; makes beds.
• Takes and records vital signs, Sao2, blood pressure and weight.
• Performs specimen collections and simple procedures; assists with skin care and dressing.
• Maintains clean, orderly patient areas; sets up equipment for admission and care.
• Orients patient to unit; responds to call lights; provides necessary assistance.
• Monitors changes in patient condition and communicates with the care team.
• Reinforces instruction for therapies and repositions patients as needed.
• Maintains line of sight with patient status; supports multidisicplinary team activities.
• Performs observer duties when assigned; supports performance in customer service and teamwork.
• Performs other duties to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide Certification or equivalent

BLS certification

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.

Under The Delegation And Supervision Of An Rn, Provides Clinical Support With Basic Nursing Care And Patient Monitoring For The General Welfare And Safety Of All Patients.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Assists With Basic Patient Care (Including Am & Pm Care, Toileting, Peri-Care, Emptying And Rinsing Of Drainage Devices, And Feeding) Under The Supervision Of The Licensed Nurse. Measures And Records Intake And Output. Makes Beds.
• 2.Takes And Records Vital Signs, Sao2, Blood Pressure And Weight.
• 3.Performs Selected Procedures Such As Specimen Collections (Vre Swabs, Urine, Stool And Non-Induced Sputum); Urine Testing, Hematest, Gastrocult, Enemas, Application Of Ice Collar/Caps Or Post Mortem Care. Applies Simple Dressings To Areas Of Potential Impairment Of Skin Integrity After Skin Assessment By Licensed Personnel
• 4.Maintains Clean And Orderly Patient Care, Storage, Pantry And Utility Areas. Distributes Water Pitchers. Set Up Equipment In Rooms To Prepare For Admission.
• 5.Orients Patient To Unit And Secures Patient Valuables. Responds To Call Lights Promptly And Provides Necessary Assistance.
• 6.Monitors And Communicates Changes In Patient Condition, Leakage Of Iv Solutions And Other Problems With Treatments/Devices.
• 7.Assists With Reinforcement Of Incentive Spirometry After Nursing Instruction, Reapplies Oxygen Equipment If Displaced From Patient Except Cpap.
• 8.Keeps Rn Informed Of Status Of Work And Availability For Added Assignments.
• 9.Moves And Lifts Patients. Supports Multidisciplinary Team With Range Of Motion Exercises. Provides Patient Escort Assistance As Needed.
• 10.Performs Patient Observer Role When Assigned.
• 11.Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 12.Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (equivalent may be defined as a student nurse)

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Of One Year Medical/Surgical Or Equivalent Experience Preferred.

LICENSURE

Nurse Aide Certification Or Equivalent Required (Equivalent May Be Defined As A Student Nurse) BLS certification required

SPECIAL SKILLS

N/A

YNHHS Requisition ID

191537