Patient Care Technician (nights) - Ortho Neuro

Nuvance Health; Norwalk (CT); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Team discounts

Résumé du poste

Norwalk Hospital Association in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Patient Care Assistant/CNA to support nursing staff on the Ortho/Neuro unit. Requires a high school diploma; zero to six months’ experience preferred. Active CNA certification is preferred; BLS/CPR within 90 days of start date.

The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team focused on safety and quality care. The role emphasizes patient care, safety, documentation, and teamwork in a hospital setting, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; zero to six months’ job-related experience preferred.
• Active CNA certification preferred. BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or orientation completion.

Responsabilités

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs basic technical skills as directed.
• Implements nursing orders promptly and understands the purpose of each directive.
• Follows policies and procedures for assigned patient care activities and equipment.
• Ensures patient comfort by positioning, bathing, linens, and personal articles within reach.
• Maintains patient safety through measures such as side rails and hourly rounding.
• Documents data into the computer system as applicable.
• Communicates patient information and observations to the nurse in charge and care team.
• Delivers age-appropriate care with knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the nurse in charge.
• Recognizes priorities in the patient care process and uses good judgment.
• Maintains effective working relationships with health care team, patients, and families.
• Keeps a safe, orderly work environment and well-stocked unit.
• Acts as Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter for designated patients.
• Attends staff meetings and signs meeting minutes.
• Maintains Basic Life Support competency.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

CNA certification

BLS/CPR

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center.

Summary:

Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager.

Responsibilities:

• 1.Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.
• 2.Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
• 3. Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment
• 4. Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles withinreach with courtesy and responsiveness.
• 5. Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, andhourly rounding).
• 6.Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
• 7.Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person.
• 8. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge ofthe principles of growth and development over the life span.
• 9. Reports and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusualconditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
• 10. Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercisesgood judgement in setting priorities for activities.
• 11.Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
• 12. Maintains a safe and orderly work environment & a clean, well stocked work area. Assists with maintainingunit equipment.
• 13. Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.
• 14.Attends staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.
• 15.Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.
• 16.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 17.Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of zero to six months job-related experience.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required. Active CNA certification is preferred. BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or upon completionoforientation process (before being released from orientation and functioning independently) whichever comes first.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 397

Department: Ortho/Neuro

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Member Discounts
• Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.