PCA - 6.2 Med/Surg

Yale NewHaven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in New London, Connecticut, is seeking a reliable nursing assistant to provide clinical support and patient monitoring. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, have completed an accredited nursing assistant program, and have a BLS certification. Responsibilities include assisting with basic patient care, taking vital signs, and maintaining a clean patient care environment.

The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and includes responsibilities under the delegation of a registered nurse. Join a reputable organization that values integrity and compassion.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year medical/surgical or equivalent experience preferred.
• Nurse aide certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care including toileting and feeding.
• Measure and record vital signs, blood pressure, and weight.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient care areas.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Perform patient observer role when assigned.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Basic nursing procedures

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited nursing assistant program

Tools

BLS 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. Under the delegation and supervision of an RN, provides clinical support with basic nursing care and patient monitoring for the general welfare and safety of all patients.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. 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.
• 2. Takes And Records Vital Signs, Sao2, Blood Pressure And Weight.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Maintains Clean And Orderly Patient Care, Storage, Pantry And Utility Areas. Distributes Water Pitchers. Set Up Equipment In Rooms To Prepare For Admission.
• 5. Orients Patient To Unit And Secures Patient Valuables. Responds To Call Lights Promptly And Provides Necessary Assistance.
• 6. Monitors And Communicates Changes In Patient Condition, Leakage Of Iv Solutions And Other Problems With Treatments/Devices.
• 7. Assists With Reinforcement Of Incentive Spirometry After Nursing Instruction, Reapplies Oxygen Equipment If Displaced From Patient Except Cpap.
• 8. Keeps Rn Informed Of Status Of Work And Availability For Added Assignments.
• 9. Moves And Lifts Patients. Supports Multidisciplinary Team With Range Of Motion Exercises. Provides Patient Escort Assistance As Needed.
• 10. Performs Patient Observer Role When Assigned.
• 11. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 12. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Qualifications

Education

High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (equivalent may be defined as a student nurse)

Experience

Minimum Of One Year Medical/Surgical Or Equivalent Experience Preferred.

Licensure

Nurse Aide Certification Or Equivalent Required (Equivalent May Be Defined As A Student Nurse) BLS certification required