Certified Nurse Assistant - Weekend Only Position - Saturday & Sunday

Hospital for Special Care•New Britain, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The certified nursing assistant, within a team, functions as a caregiver who assists in the care of a group of patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. This is a Weekend Only position that includes working every Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This position includes a $10.00/hour premium in addition to your hourly base rate!

Requirements

Certified nursing assistant (for new hires)
Ability to read, write and understand instructions
State registration (for new hires)
In lieu of certification/registration, nursing students currently enrolled in a Connecticut nursing school who have completed 100 hours of theoretical and clinical instruction in the fundamental skills of nursing are qualified. Certificate and registration must be obtained within 120 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED
Previous experience as a certified nursing assistant
Basic Computer knowledge

Responsibilities

Provide care under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
Receives report from licensed nurse on assigned patients.
Reports pertinent patient information to appropriate team members.
Incorporates awareness of age, developmental, cultural, hearing and other special patient needs into care provided for assigned patients.
May assist professional staff during emergency situations.
Demonstrates competency in use of patient related equipment.
Documents in a timely and accurate manner adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
Attends and participates in staff meetings.
Completes specific assigned tasks, sets priorities for daily tasks, prioritizes and completes assigned tasks.
Assists with maintaining orderliness, cleanliness, and supplies business unit.
Assists with equipment maintenance and identification of technical equipment problems when they arise and reports any problems to manager or PCC.
Transports specimens to laboratory.