Surg

Hartford Healthcare•Manchester, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Assistant provides basic patient care and helps patients meet human needs and activities of daily living under the direction of an RN or LPN. The role also performs additional competencies to support coordination and collaboration of patient care, communicates clearly with patients, families, and staff, helps maintain a safe and clean environment, and maintains accurate medical records. The position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. This per-diem Med/Surg role is with Hartford HealthCare’s Greater Manchester Region, which includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General, a multispecialty provider group, and visiting nurse services.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Basic computer skills.
Completion of classroom education on Nurse Aide competencies and written verification of competencies in the clinical area within the new employee introductory orientation period; clinical competency must be maintained during employment.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification upon hire or within the new employee introductory orientation period; clinical competency must be maintained during employment.
Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification upon hire, or completion of a certified nursing assistant program is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program.

Responsibilities

Provide general patient care addressing physical and psychosocial needs within the nurse assistant’s scope of practice.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Communicate observed changes in patient status and responses to the RN or LPN.
Notify licensed personnel when a patient reports pain.
Collect, report, and assist with documenting patient data.
Perform patient care in a manner that supports patient safety and positive outcomes.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with the team leader, charge nurse, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team.
Transport patients safely to other departments and during admission or discharge, as needed.
Perform assigned and oriented competencies, which may include removing a saline lock or Foley catheter, pulse oximetry, emptying a Jackson-Pratt drain, applying telemetry, performing EKGs, disconnecting or reconnecting a Salem sump, using a glucose meter, and measuring and recording nasogastric drainage.
Maintain accurate medical records and help maintain a safe and clean environment.
Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient unit functioning.