SLA4 - Clinical Tech - Union - Fulltime

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 24,920 - 49,455; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health seeks a motivated nursing assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, collect vital signs, and support non-sterile treatments and specimen collection. Excellent customer service and PFCC principles are emphasized.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and CNA certification or active nursing program enrollment. Prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA certification or current enrollment in a nursing program required prior to orientation.
• One year patient care experience (EKG, phlebotomy, nurse aide) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily patient care activities including activities of daily living and comfort measures.
• Collect data: weights, temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Perform non-sterile treatments such as applying cold compresses.
• Perform specimen collection/procedures including phlebotomy when assigned.
• Use effective interpersonal skills with patients, families, and staff.
• Participate in mandatory inservices and stay involved in ongoing education.
• Be flexible with time as assignments change to meet unit needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification or nursing program enrollment

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.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the RN or Patient Care Manager, performs duties of daily patient care which include bath and assistance with activities of daily living, data collection on weight, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure measurements. Performs non-sterile treatments, phlebotomy (depending upon area of assignment) and EKG's. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• 1. Conducts daily patient care activities including activities of daily living and comfort measures.
  • 1.1 Performs complete or partial bath.
• 2. Collects Data.
  • 2.1 Obtains weights, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure measurements, including orthostatic parameters as appropriate.
• 3. Performs non-sterile treatments.
  • 3.1 Applies cold compresses.
• 4. Performs specimen collection/procedures.
  • 4.1 Performs phlebotomy (depending upon area of assignment.)
• 5. Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions.
  • 5.1 Demonstrates respect for the other person in all interactions.
• 6. Maintains active involvement in all educational activities related to role.
  • 6.1 Attends all mandatory inservices.
• 7. Performs other responsibilities as requested by Patient care manager.
  • 7.1 Is flexible with time as assignment changes to meet unit needs.

Qualifications

Education
High school diploma or equivalent. Must be a CNA or complete certification prior to completion of orientation or has completed one clinical nursing school rotation and currently enrolled in a nursing program.

Experience
One (1) year patient care experience (EKG, Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide, Nurse Technician) preferred.

Licensure
N/A

Additional Information

• THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE TEAMSTERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
• Minimum: 18.09
• Maximum: 35.90