Per Diem ED CNA

Yale New Haven Health • Westerly, RI

1d

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant supports inpatient care throughout nursing areas. Responsibilities include safely transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, providing dispatch services, and documenting services appropriately. The role also provides constant observation for patients on a patient care unit who have been assessed as needing it to maximize their safety, and performs general receptionist and clerical duties to help the nursing unit function efficiently.

Employees are expected to understand and support the organization’s vision and mission and demonstrate its values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of licensed personnel and follows their standards of practice and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of licensed personnel and according to their standards of practice.
• Safely transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
• Provide dispatch services and document services appropriately.
• Provide constant observation for patients assessed as requiring it to maximize their safety.
• Perform receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient nursing-unit operations.
• Adhere to The Westerly Hospital’s policies and procedures.
• Act as a resource and role model.
• Participate in training and educational activities for other staff members.
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism toward customers using the Patient Family and Centered Partnership tenets.
• Recognize and value fellow employees’ contributions and demonstrate cooperation and teamwork.
• Report to work on time and prepared to work, and follow hospital policies for lateness, absenteeism, and time-off requests.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED