Nursing Assistant Float - 36Hr Day Shift CNA

Yale NewHaven Health; Westerly, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westerly Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across units and assist with safe transport of patients. Under licensed personnel supervision, you will document services and participate in maintaining a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families.

Ideal candidates will have a RI Nursing Assistant License, CPR/BLS certification, and prior hospital or nursing home experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current RI Nursing Assistant License.
• BLS/CPR certification required (CPI training within 1 year).
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision and according to standards.
• Follow Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource and role model for staff.
• Participate in training and educational activities for staff.
• Demonstrate respect, compassion, and professionalism to all customers.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth operations.
• Adhere to scheduling, attendance, and time-off policies.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Patient handling

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Lifting/Moving patients

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.
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
  • 1.1Demonstrates 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)
  • 2.1Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures
• 3.Staff/Self Development
  • 3.1Acts as a resource and role model
• 4.Staff/Self Development (continued)
  • 4.1Actively participates in train and educational activities for other staff members
• 5.Customer Service
  • 5.1Demonstrate 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
  • 6.1Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• 7.Resource Utilization
  • 7.1Reports 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