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.
At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
- Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager (NM) and the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), performs specific duties that support patient care.
- These duties include direct and indirect patient care activities which are essential to providing comprehensive care to patients.
- YNHHS Standards of Professional Behavior are based on our five Values: Patient-Centered Care, Respect, Compassion, Integrity and Accountability.
- Our behaviors reflect our values and support our mission and vision.
- This unites us as a health system and creates a care signature for our patients and employees.
- Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at BH 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 and positive environment for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1.
- Under the direction of the RN, engages in selected tasks and activities as directed to obtain and report information to assist the nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs, treatment and reports deviations as identified to RN.
- 1.1 Identifies changes in patient's condition and communicates significant observations to the nurse in a timely fashion as indicated by report to the nurse.
- 2.
- Under the direction of the RN, performs technical duties and selected treatments, procedures and activities which contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care.
- 2.1 Accepts report on assigned patients and demonstrates understanding as evidenced by her/his communication.
- 3.
- Performs decentralized laboratory testing as credentialed.
- 3.1 Appropriately collects specimen and performs test following established policy and procedure as observed by supervisor.
- 4.
- Effectively assists in the care of patients with consideration for the safety of key populations as appropriate.
- 4.1 Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team offering suggestions on addressing patient/family needs, taking into account cultural and/or individual diversity and demonstrates sensitivity to these aspects of care delivery.
- 5.
- Completes non-therapeutic functions as assigned by NM/designee.
- 5.1 Orders internal and external supplies according to departmental schedule as evidenced by feedback from staff and as observed by supervisor.
- 6.
- Effectively and professionally communicates and interacts with patients, families, and staff.
- Covers the Business Associate (BA) desk in the absence of the BA under the direction of the NM or designee.
- 6.1 Participates in receiving patient bedside report at the beginning of each shift and throughout the shift as needed.
- 7.
- Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in daily performance of role.
- 7.1 Relocates and rotates to meet patient care needs as observed by supervisor.
Qualifications
- EDUCATION High school diploma or GED; and CNA or other educational equivalent, i.e.
- Medical Assistant, CPCT, EMT, a student nurse from an accredited program or LPN.
- EXPERIENCE 1 year Clinical Care provider experience.
- LICENSURE CT CNA certification, EMT, a student nurse from an accredited program or an LPN.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training must be obtained prior to employment or within one (1) month of hire.
- PCT must maintain BLS at all times during employment.
- If any training expires, the PCT will be suspended until it is obtained and documented.
- SPECIAL SKILLS Certified Nursing Assistant, Good interpersonal skills.
- Speak and write English proficiently.
- Successful completion of orientation/evidence of positive initiatives with patients and staff.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 184090
