Nursing Assistant MCU - 24Hr Evening Shift

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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, document services, and provide observer duties for patients requiring constant observation under licensed personnel.

The role emphasizes adhering to hospital policies, delivering respectful customer service, and collaborating with the care team. A high school diploma and a RI Nursing Assistant License plus BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience a plus.
• Current RI Nursing Assistant License + Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Safely transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher.
• Document services accurately.
• Assist with observer duties for patients requiring constant observation.
• Adhere to Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.

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
  • 1.1Demonstrates 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 a plus

LICENSURE

Current RI Nursing Assistant License Basic Life Support