Nursing Assistant MCU CNA

Yale NewHaven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is looking for a Nursing Assistant in Westerly, Rhode Island. The role involves assisting inpatient care, safely transporting patients, and performing receptionist duties. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, a current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant License, and preferably some experience in a hospital or nursing home setting. The position values teamwork, customer service, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skills to provide direct care to patients.
• Acts as a resource and role model for staff.
• Provides high level of respect and compassion to customers.
• Recognizes contributions of fellow employees.
• Reports to work on time and follows hospital policies.

Skills

Direct patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Current RI Nursing Assistant License

Basic Life Support certification

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

• 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.
  • Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures
• Staff/Self Development
  • Acts as a resource and role model
  • Actively participates in train and educational activities for other staff members
• Customer Service
  • Demonstrate 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 follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.

Qualifications

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