Nursing Assistant Float - 36Hr Day Shift CNA

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health's Westerly Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across nursing areas. The role includes safe patient transport, observer duties for high-need patients, and performing essential clerical tasks to ensure efficient unit operation.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with prior hospital or nursing home experience preferred. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed personnel.
• Transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher and assist with related dispatch/ documentation.
• Document services accurately and maintain patient safety.
• Assist with receptionist and clerical duties to support unit operations.
• Provide observer services for patients requiring constant observation as assigned.
• Adhere to Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Mobility & Lifting

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

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.

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

192024