CNA - Westerly Hospital
About The Position
Westerly Hospital is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants for its Medical/Surgical Unit, Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Unit, and Emergency Department. The Nursing Assistant supports patient care throughout nursing areas under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. Duties include safely transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, providing dispatch services and documenting services, and serving as an observer for patients assessed to need constant observation for safety. The role also performs general receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations. Part-time and full-time options are available, with all shifts and 8-hour or 12-hour shifts offered. No experience is required.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant License.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
- Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
- Ability to move or lift patients and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed personnel and according to their standards of practice.
- Adhere to Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
- Act as a resource and role model.
- Participate in training and educational activities for other staff members.
- Treat customers with respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism, using the tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
- Recognize and value fellow employees’ contributions and demonstrate cooperation and teamwork.
- Report to work on time and prepared, and follow hospital policies for lateness, absenteeism, and time-off requests.
- Safely transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher, provide dispatch services, and document services appropriately.
- Provide constant observation for patients assessed to require it for safety.
- Perform general receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
