Nursing Assistant MCU CNA

Westerly Hospital; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Hospital in Rhode Island is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide inpatient care and assist with patient transportation via wheelchair or stretcher. The ideal candidate will demonstrate skills in direct patient care under supervision and adhere to hospital policies.

This role involves essential functions such as providing observer services for patients needing constant observation and general clerical duties for nursing units. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a current RI Nursing Assistant License.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists inpatient care throughout nursing areas and is responsible for transporting patients.
• Provides Observer services for patients requiring constant observation.
• Performs general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Observer services for patients requiring constant observation. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
• Essential Functions
  • 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.
• Essential Functions (continued)
  • Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Staff/Self Development
  • Acts as a resource and role model.
• Staff/Self Development (continued)
  • Actively participates in training and educational activities for other staff members.
• Customer Service
  • Demonstrates a high level of respect, dignity, compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
• Employee Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• Resource Utilization
  • Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follows hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

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: 184404