Full-Time Night Shift CNA - Geriatric Psych Inpatient

Yale NewHaven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant at The Westerly Hospital in Rhode Island to assist in patient care across nursing areas, transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher, and perform clerical duties to support unit operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, RI Nursing Assistant license, BLS, CPI training within 1 year, and preference for prior hospital or behavioral health experience; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
• Previous behavioral health experience preferred.
• Current RI Nursing Assistant License and Basic Life Support.
• CPI training within 1 yr of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed personnel.
• Adhere to Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource and role model for staff.
• Participate in training and educational activities.
• Show respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism to all customers.
• Demonstrate teamwork and cooperation with colleagues.
• Report to work on time and follow attendance policies.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

People skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Lifting patients

Education

High school diploma 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 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

• 1.1Demonstrates 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.


• 2.1Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures


• 3.1Acts as a resource and role model


• 4.1Actively participates in train and educational activities for other staff members


• 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. ?


• 6.1Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.


• 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 preferred. Previous behavioral health experience preferred

LICENSURE

Current RI Nursing Assistant License Basic Life Support CPI training within 1 yr of employment

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

YNHHS Requisition ID

189948