Inpatient Surgery PCA — Frontline Patient Care & Support

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic nursing care and patient monitoring under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and support in a fast-paced clinical unit.

Candidates should complete an accredited nursing assistant program, have a high school diploma, and hold a Nurse Aide certification with BLS. Experience in medical-surgical settings is preferred to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (student nurse acceptable).
• Active Nurse Aide certification or equivalent is required; BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Measures and records intake and output; makes beds; prepares rooms and supplies.
• Takes and records vital signs (including Sao2, BP, weight).
• Performs selected procedures and specimen collection as directed, and aids with routine care.
• Responds to call lights and provides necessary assistance to patients.
• Maintains clean and orderly patient areas, and assists with transportation and ROM exercises.

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic nursing care and patient monitoring under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and support in a fast-paced clinical unit.

Candidates should complete an accredited nursing assistant program, have a high school diploma, and hold a Nurse Aide certification with BLS. Experience in medical-surgical settings is preferred to ensure quality care.