PCA - 6.2 Med/Surg Oncology

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care under RN supervision. You will monitor patients, record intake and output, assist with daily activities, and ensure a safe, clean environment. BLS certification and completion of an accredited CNA program are required; one year medical/surgical experience preferred.

Join a team dedicated to patient-centered care, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced hospital setting in New London, CT.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and finish CNA program.
• Minimum one year medical/surgical experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with basic patient care under RN supervision and records intake/output.
• Takes and records vital signs, SpO2, blood pressure and weight.
• Maintains clean and orderly patient care areas and equipment.
• Responds to call lights and provides necessary assistance.

Skills

Patient care under supervision

Vital signs awareness

Safety and patient comfort

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Nurse Aide 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