Certified Nurses Assistant

Hospital for Special Care•New Britain, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day! THIS JOB IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN ON BONUS! 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. At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

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.