Orthopedic Patient Care Assistant - Hands-on Support

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in New London, CT is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic nursing care, monitor patients, and support a Licensed Nurse. You will take vital signs, assist with daily activities, and help ensure patient safety on the unit.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Nurse Aide Certification, and BLS. Prior medical/surgical experience is preferred. This on-site position offers teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (equivalent may be defined as a student nurse)
• Minimum Of One Year Medical/Surgical Or Equivalent Experience Preferred.
• Nurse Aide Certification Or Equivalent Required (Equivalent May Be Defined As A Student Nurse) BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Assists With Basic Patient Care (Including Am & PM Care, Toileting, Peri-Care, Emptying And Rinsing Of Drainage Devices, And Feeding) Under The Supervision Of The Licensed Nurse. Measures And Records Intake And Output. Makes Beds.
• Takes And Records Vital Signs, Sao2, Blood Pressure And Weight.
• Performs Selected Procedures Such As Specimen Collections (Vre Swabs, Urine, Stool And Non-Induced Sputum); Urine Testing, Hematest, Gastrocult, Enemas, Application Of Ice Collar/Caps Or Post Mortem Care. Applies Simple Dressings To Areas Of Potential Impairment Of Skin Integrity After Skin Assessment By Licensed Personnel
• Maintains Clean And Orderly Patient Care, Storage, Pantry And Utility Areas. Distributes Water Pitchers. Set Up Equipment In Rooms To Prepare For Admission.
• Orients Patient To Unit And Secures Patient Valuables. Responds To Call Lights Promptly And Provides Necessary Assistance.
• Monitors And Communicates Changes In Patient Condition, Leakage Of Iv Solutions And Other Problems With Treatments/Devices.
• Assists With Reinforcement Of Incentive Spirometry After Nursing Instruction, Reapplies Oxygen Equipment If Displaced From Patient Except Cpap.
• Keeps RN Informed Of Status Of Work And Availability For Added Assignments.
• Moves And Lifts Patients. Supports Multidisciplinary Team With Range Of Motion Exercises. Provides Patient Escort Assistance As Needed.
• Performs Patient Observer Role When Assigned.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Nursing Support

Communication

Education

Nurse Aide Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Yale New Haven Health in New London, CT is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic nursing care, monitor patients, and support a Licensed Nurse. You will take vital signs, assist with daily activities, and help ensure patient safety on the unit.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Nurse Aide Certification, and BLS. Prior medical/surgical experience is preferred. This on-site position offers teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare environment.