Nursing Assistant (ER)

Westerly Hospital; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support inpatient care across nursing units. You will assist with safe patient transport by wheelchair or stretcher, document services, and serve as an Observer when needed to maximize patient safety.

The role requires a High School graduate, a current RI Nursing Assistant License and Basic Life Support certification; prior hospital or nursing home experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Current RI Nursing Assistant License and Basic Life Support certification.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists direct patient care under supervision and according to standards of practice.
• Provides safe patient transport by wheelchair or stretcher and documents services.
• Acts as an Observer for patients needing constant observation to maximize safety.
• Delivers courteous, professional service to patients and families, upholding patient-centered care.

Education

High school graduate 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 inpatient 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. Staff/Self Development
  • 2.1 Acts as a resource and role model
• 3. Staff/Self Development (continued)
  • 3.1 Actively participates in train and educational activities for other staff members
• 4. Customer Service
  • 4.1 Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
• 5. Employee Collaboration and Teamwork
  • 5.1 Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• 6. Resource Utilization
  • 6.1 Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.
• 7. List core competency

Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent

Experience

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience a plus

Licensure

• Current RI Nursing Assistant License Basic Life Support

YNHHS Requisition ID

188541