Nursing Assistant MCU - 36Hr Day Shift

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for Westerly Hospital to support inpatient care, assist with safe patient transport, and document services as required. The role emphasizes observance of safety procedures and effective communication with the care team.

Required is a RI Nursing Assistant License with BLS, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a willingness to participate in ongoing training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care under supervision of licensed personnel per standards of practice.
• Adhere to Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Act as a resource and role model for staff.
• Participate in training and educational activities for staff members.
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, compassion and professionalism for all customers, following patient-family-centered care principles.
• Collaborate with colleagues, recognizing contributions and practicing teamwork.
• Report to work on time and follow hospital policies for lateness/absences.

Skills

Patient care

Policy adherence

Teamwork

Professionalism

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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. . 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

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.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience a plus

LICENSURE

• Current RI Nursing Assistant License Basic Life Support