Full-Time CNA - Float Pool (Days and Nights Available) bei Stamford Health, Inc.
Stamford Health, Inc. · Stamford, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Stamford
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 AM - 7:30 PM (day shift) or 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.
- Must have one of the following:
- Active CT CNA License
- Enrolled in an accredited nursing program having completed core nursing curriculum for ADLs as part of clinical rotations
- Graduate of a foreign nursing program
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program, having failed board licensure (2 chances)
- BLS, Heart Saver, or equivalent required.
- One year of prior CNA experience preferred.
About Company
Company
Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.
Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.
Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.
Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
