CNA - Float Pool (Full-time Night Shift)

• Stamford Health, a well-established, award-winning healthcare system with multiple locations in CT, is seeking a CNA to join our float pool team! As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what's needed to attract talent that will improve our workforce and support our mission. To that end, we offer:
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Tax-deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking

Job Summary

• The CNA will serve as the first line of action by communicating with patients to prevent unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• This position creates a relationship with the patient to enhance care and communication as well as streamline that care process whenever possible.
• CNAs may be floated to all inpatient units except for NICU & Nursery.
• May be floated to the Emergency Dept, Labor & Delivery, and Psych units in a sitter capacity only.
• Float CNAs will also function as a NOVA monitoring tech at least once per week.

This is a Full-time position. 3 shifts/week with rotating weekends, 7

• 00
• PM - 7:30 AM (night shift).

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.
• BLS, Heart Saver, or equivalent.
• One year of CNA experience in a hospital setting preferred.