Yale New Haven Health·New Haven, Connecticut
Perform daily patient care activities including bathing, assistance with daily living, and collecting vital signs. Conduct non-sterile treatments, phlebotomy, and EKGs under the supervision of an RN or Patient Care Manager.
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 direct supervision of the RN or Patient Care Manager, performs duties of daily patient care which include bath and assistance with activities of daily living, data collection on weight, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure measurements. Performs non-sterile treatments, phlebotomy (depending upon area of assignment) and EKG's.Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel.Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.
EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent. Must be a CNA or complete certification prior to completion oforientation or has completed one clinical nursing school rotation and currently enrolled in a nursing program. EXPERIENCE One (1) year patient care experience (EKG, Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide, Nurse Technician) preferred. LICENSURE N/A
THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE TEAMSTERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT Minimum: 18.09 Maximum: 35.90
YNHHS Requisition ID: 185656
Requires a high school diploma and CNA certification or enrollment in a nursing program with one clinical rotation completed. One year of patient care experience in EKG, phlebotomy, or as a nurse aide is preferred.
Market context
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