Patient Care Associate – East Pavilion 4-6

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health seeks a Patient Care Associate to support nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care in a busy hospital environment.

Under supervision of the Clinical Nurse, you will perform duties such as vital signs, 12-lead ECG, and patient care tasks while prioritizing patient and family centered care. A high school diploma or CNA, CPR certification, and ability to work in a team are required.

Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED; and CNA or other educational equivalent.
• Experience: Two years direct patient care experience or equivalent education; must complete competency-based training.
• Special Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, peers, and supervisors; CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients under the Clinical Nurse direction to assist assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient needs and response to treatment.
• Obtain and record vital signs as delegated by the RN.
• Perform technical duties and selected treatments contributing to safe, efficient delivery of patient care, including ECGs.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and staff; assist with duties as needed within the care team.

Skills

Communication skills

CPR certified

Education

High school diploma or GED; CNA or equivalent

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health seeks a Patient Care Associate to support nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care in a busy hospital environment.

Under supervision of the Clinical Nurse, you will perform duties such as vital signs, 12-lead ECG, and patient care tasks while prioritizing patient and family centered care. A high school diploma or CNA, CPR certification, and ability to work in a team are required.