Oncology Nursing Assistant

Yale New Haven Health•Greenwich, CT

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant assists in delivering patient care as delegated by a registered professional nurse. The role provides appropriate care to patients of all ages with sensitivity to individual needs and contributes to effective unit operations by taking responsibility for job requirements and performance. The assistant provides direct physical care in accordance with accepted procedures and the scope of the assistant’s skills, and may perform Medical Assistant-related patient care such as taking vital signs, phlebotomy, and helping patients on and off stretchers and beds. The role also emphasizes teamwork, ongoing skill development, flexibility, respectful and courteous communication, patient privacy, professional presentation, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The employee must demonstrate knowledge of age-specific growth and development and provide care appropriate to the needs of patients served on the assigned unit, in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CNA, PCT, or other educational equivalent, such as Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, or Student Nurse who has completed one semester of clinical experience.
English speaking ability.
Basic mathematics and computer skills.
Knowledge of basic patient care.
Ability to read and write and understand English.
Ability to carry out directions.
Mature, sympathetic, and caring attitude, with sensitivity to the varied needs of the GH patient population.
Flexibility, cooperativeness, and ability to meet the demands of the Nursing Assistant position using appropriate communication techniques.
Must pass the Greenwich Hospital Competency Program before providing patient care independently.
Ability to assist with pushing, pulling, and lifting patients weighing 5 to 300 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist the nurse in providing patient care.
Provide direct physical patient care according to accepted procedures and the nursing assistant’s skills.
Provide direct patient care as necessary within Medical Assistant skills, including taking vital signs, performing phlebotomy, and assisting patients on and off stretchers and beds.
Cooperate with colleagues and work toward shared goals.
Continually seek ways to sustain and improve skills.
Listen openly to others’ opinions and consider ideas.
Welcome patients, visitors, and staff warmly and courteously; introduce oneself and address people by name when possible.
Listen to patients, visitors, and staff and act promptly to address concerns.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients, visitors, and staff.
Maintain a professional image, wear a visible name badge, and follow the department dress code.
Answer telephone calls promptly and professionally according to department guidelines.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and keep hallways clear.
Anticipate when patients or visitors need assistance, offer help, and escort them when necessary.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, including understanding growth and development, assessing patient-status data, and identifying age-specific care needs in accordance with unit policies and procedures.