Intermediate Care Unit Neuro/Surgery - ANC - Fulltime Evening/Nights

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide daily patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, data collection (weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, BP), and basic non-sterile treatments.

Preferred candidate has 1 year of patient care experience (EKG, Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide, Nurse Technician) and current CNA certification or nursing program enrollment. On-site, full-time, hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CNA certification before orientation or completed one nursing rotation and enrolled in a nursing program.
• One year patient care experience (EKG, Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide, Nurse Technician) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduces daily patient care activities including activities of daily living and comfort measures.
• Obtains weights, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure measurements.
• Performs non-sterile treatments and applies cold compresses.
• Performs specimen collection and phlebotomy when assigned.
• Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions with patients and families.
• Attends mandatory inservices and participates in educational activities.
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by Patient Care Manager and adapts to unit needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification or nursing rotation

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

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 direct supervision of the RN or Patient Care Manager, performs duties of daily patient care which include bath and assistance with activities of daily living, data collection on weight, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure measurements. Performs non-sterile treatments, phlebotomy (depending upon area of assignment) and EKG's. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Conducts daily patient care activities including activities of daily living and comfort measures.
• 1.1Performs complete or partial bath.
• 2.Collects Data.
• 2.1Obtains weights, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure measurements, including orthostatic parameters as appropriate.
• 3.Performs non-sterile treatments.
• 3.1Applies cold compresses.
• 4.Performs specimen collection/procedures.
• 4.1Performs phlebotomy (depending upon area of assignment.)
• 5.Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions.
• 5.1Demonstrates respect for the other person in all interactions.
• 6.Maintains active involvement in all educational activities related to role.
• 6.1Attends all mandatory inservices.
• 7.Performs other responsibilities as requested by Patient care manager.
• 7.1Is flexible with time as assignment changes to meet unit needs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be a CNA or complete certification prior to completion of orientation or has completed one clinical nursing school rotation and currently enrolled in a nursing program.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year patient care experience (EKG, Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide, Nurse Technician) preferred.

LICENSURE

N/A

YNHHS Requisition ID

195584