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PCA - Float Pool

Yale New Haven Health·New London, Connecticut

Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Provides clinical support and basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to ensure patient safety and welfare. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and communicating changes in patient condition.

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.

Under The Delegation And Supervision Of An Rn, Provides Clinical Support With Basic Nursing Care And Patient Monitoring For The General Welfare And Safety Of All Patients.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

  • 1.
  • Assists With Basic Patient Care (Including Am & Pm Care, Toileting, Peri-Care, Emptying And Rinsing Of Drainage Devices, And Feeding) Under The Supervision Of The Licensed Nurse.
  • Measures And Records Intake And Output.
  • Makes Beds.
  • 2.
  • Takes And Records Vital Signs, Sao2, Blood Pressure And Weight.
  • 3.
  • Performs Selected Procedures Such As Specimen Collections (Vre Swabs, Urine, Stool And Non-Induced Sputum); Urine Testing, Hematest, Gastrocult, Enemas, Application Of Ice Collar/Caps Or Post Mortem Care.
  • Applies Simple Dressings To Areas Of Potential Impairment Of Skin Integrity After Skin Assessment By Licensed Personnel 4.
  • Maintains Clean And Orderly Patient Care, Storage, Pantry And Utility Areas.
  • Distributes Water Pitchers.
  • Set Up Equipment In Rooms To Prepare For Admission.
  • 5.
  • Orients Patient To Unit And Secures Patient Valuables.
  • Responds To Call Lights Promptly And Provides Necessary Assistance.
  • 6.
  • Monitors And Communicates Changes In Patient Condition, Leakage Of Iv Solutions And Other Problems With Treatments/Devices.
  • 7.
  • Assists With Reinforcement Of Incentive Spirometry After Nursing Instruction, Reapplies Oxygen Equipment If Displaced From Patient Except Cpap.
  • 8.
  • Keeps Rn Informed Of Status Of Work And Availability For Added Assignments.
  • 9.
  • Moves And Lifts Patients.
  • Supports Multidisciplinary Team With Range Of Motion Exercises.
  • Provides Patient Escort Assistance As Needed.
  • 10.
  • Performs Patient Observer Role When Assigned.
  • 11.
  • Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
  • 12.
  • Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
  • 13.
  • Demonstrates Ability To Adapt To Unit Specific Routines And Patient Care Needs On All Med-Surg Units And Rehab Unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (equivalent may be defined as a student nurse) EXPERIENCE Minimum Of One Year Medical/Surgical Or Equivalent Experience Preferred. LICENSURE Nurse Aide Certification Or Equivalent Required (Equivalent May Be Defined As A Student Nurse) BLS certification required

YNHHS Requisition ID: 185591

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent. Must hold a Nurse Aide Certification and BLS certification, with one year of medical/surgical experience preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Service
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Care
  • Vital Signs Recording
  • Specimen Collection
  • Basic Nursing Care
  • Range Of Motion Exercises
  • Patient Escort
  • Incentive Spirometry Reinforcement

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
New London, Connecticut
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Closes
Jul 24, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Yale New Haven Health

Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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