Full-Time Night Shift CNA - Geriatric Psych Inpatient

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Westerly is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support patient care across nursing units under the supervision of licensed personnel. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patient needs, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment for patients and families.

The role includes safe transport of patients, observation duties for high-need patients, and light clerical work to keep the unit functioning smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
• Current RI Nursing Assistant License; BLS; CPI training within 1 year of employment.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
• Previous behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care under supervision.
• Safely transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher.
• Provide observer services for patients requiring constant observation.
• Perform receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate unit efficiency.
• Document services accurately and promptly.
• Recognize and value contributions of fellow employees; demonstrate cooperation and teamwork.
• Report to work on time, prepared to work, and follow attendance and time-off policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation accuracy

Teamwork

Patient handling

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer literacy

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. 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

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