Nursing Assistant - Patient Care & Safety Observer

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

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide inpatient care under licensed personnel supervision. The role includes safe patient transport, observation support, and clerical duties to keep the unit running smoothly.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, RI Nursing Assistant license with BLS, and preferred hospital or nursing home experience. The position emphasizes patient-centered care with professionalism and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel and according to their standards of practice.
• Assists in safe patient transport via wheelchair or stretcher and supports observer services as needed.
• Performs receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
• Demonstrates professionalism with patients and staff, upholding patient-centered care and compassionate service.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide inpatient care under licensed personnel supervision. The role includes safe patient transport, observation support, and clerical duties to keep the unit running smoothly.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, RI Nursing Assistant license with BLS, and preferred hospital or nursing home experience. The position emphasizes patient-centered care with professionalism and teamwork.