<p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary </li><li>Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one </li><li>Wellness programs </li><li>Tax-deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Free on-site parking </li></ul> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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).</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf. Includes: </li><li>Bathing, dressing/undressing, toileting (bed pans, urinals), oral care, grooming, and shaving as directed by licensed nurse. </li><li>Taking vitals, intake, and output as directed (Blood glucose monitoring, EKG). </li><li>Feeding, collecting and providing food as guided by licensed nurse. </li><li>Changing linens and tidying room. </li><li>Directing visitors as needed. </li><li>Observing &/or remote video monitoring as needed. </li><li>Assisting with ambulation, turning, and positioning of patient. </li><li>Provides assistance with adjunct therapies such as enemas, heat packs, ice packs, and sitz baths as needed. </li><li>Phlebotomizes as directed and to policy. </li><li>Assesses patients physical and psychosocial condition, with reports to licensed nurse. </li><li>Supports and promotes hospital-wide and unit-specific goals (e.g. Planetree, Magnet, hourly rounding, etc.) </li><li>Practices and promotes patient safety and quality of care with continual communication with licensed nurse. </li><li>Documents pertinent information, observations, and other aspects of patient care clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner. </li><li>Educate patients and family as needed. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Minimum of High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.</p> </li><li> <p>Must have one of the following upon hire:</p> </li><li> <p>Active CT CNA license</p> </li><li> <p>Enrolled in an accredited nursing program having completed core nursing curriculum for ADLs as part of clinical rotations</p> </li><li> <p>Graduate of a foreign nursing program</p> </li><li> <p>Graduate of an accredited nursing program, having failed board licensure (2 chances)</p> </li><li> <p>BLS, Heart Saver, or equivalent required.</p> </li><li> <p>One year of CNA experience preferred.</p> </li></ul>