Nurse Assistant (CNA, PCT) - Special Care Telemetry

Manchester Memorial Hospital•Manchester, CT

About The Position

The Nurse Aide assists patients with basic 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. The Nurse Assistant communicates accurately and clearly with patients, families, and colleagues, helps maintain a safe and clean environment, performs other duties as needed, and maintains accurate medical records. The position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification upon hire, or completion of classroom education on Nurse Aide competencies and written verification of competencies in the clinical area within the new employee introductory orientation period; maintain clinical competency during employment.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification upon hire, or obtain it within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with basic human needs and activities of daily living under the direction of an RN or LPN.
Perform additional competencies that support coordination and collaboration of patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN.
Communicate accurately and clearly with patients, families, and other employees.
Assist with other duties as needed to maintain a safe and clean environment.
Maintain an accurate medical record.