Clinical Assistant/CNA-Per Diem

Stamford Health • Stamford, CT

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Consider this exciting opportunity to join our PACU team as a Clinical Assistant!
This is a per diem position. Will rotate between PACU and Pre-op, hours will vary from 6a-2p to 8a-9p.
Major Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf. Includes:
Bathing, dressing/undressing, toileting (bed pans, urinals), oral care, grooming, and shaving as directed by licensed nurse.
Taking vitals, intake, and output as directed (Blood glucose monitoring, EKG).
Feeding, collecting and providing food as guided by licensed nurse.
Changing linens and tidying room.
Directing visitors as needed.
Observing &/or remote video monitoring as needed.
Assisting with ambulation, turning, and positioning of patient.
Provides assistance with adjunct therapies such as enemas, heat packs, ice packs, and sitz baths as needed.
Phlebotomizes as directed and to policy.
Assesses patients physical and psychosocial condition, with reports to licensed nurse.
Supports and promotes hospital-wide and unit-specific goals (e.g. Planetree, Magnet, hourly rounding, etc.)
Practices and promotes patient safety and quality of care with continual communication with licensed nurse.
Documents pertinent information, observations, and other aspects of patient care clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.
Educate patients and family as needed.
Qualifications:
Minimum of High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.
Must have one of the following upon hire:
Active CNA License
Enrolled in an accredited nursing program having completed core curriculum for ADLs as part of clinical rotations
Graduate of a foreign nursing program
Graduate of an accredited nursing program, having failed board licensure (2 chances)
BLS, Heart Saver, or equivalent required.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of the community and patients we serve.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Must have one of the following upon hire:
• Active CNA License
• Enrolled in an accredited nursing program having completed core curriculum for ADLs as part of clinical rotations
• Graduate of a foreign nursing program
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, having failed board licensure (2 chances)
• BLS, Heart Saver, or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf. Includes: Bathing, dressing/undressing, toileting (bed pans, urinals), oral care, grooming, and shaving as directed by licensed nurse.
• Taking vitals, intake, and output as directed (Blood glucose monitoring, EKG).
• Feeding, collecting and providing food as guided by licensed nurse.
• Changing linens and tidying room.
• Directing visitors as needed.
• Observing &/or remote video monitoring as needed.
• Assisting with ambulation, turning, and positioning of patient.
• Provides assistance with adjunct therapies such as enemas, heat packs, ice packs, and sitz baths as needed.
• Phlebotomizes as directed and to policy.
• Assesses patients physical and psychosocial condition, with reports to licensed nurse.
• Supports and promotes hospital-wide and unit-specific goals (e.g. Planetree, Magnet, hourly rounding, etc.)
• Practices and promotes patient safety and quality of care with continual communication with licensed nurse.
• Documents pertinent information, observations, and other aspects of patient care clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.
• Educate patients and family as needed.

Benefits

• Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate.
• Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys.
• With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development.
• Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations.
• Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care.
• We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally.
• For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees