Nurse Assistant (CNA, PCT) - Special Care Telemetry

Manchester Memorial Hospital•Manchester, CT

6d•Onsite

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 performs additional competencies to support coordination and collaboration of patient care, communicates accurately and clearly with patients, families, and employees, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment. The Nurse Aide also maintains an accurate medical record and reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification upon hire, or completion of classroom education on Nurse Aide competencies with written verification of competencies in the clinical area during the new employee introductory orientation period.
Maintain clinical competency during employment in this role.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification upon hire or 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 to enhance 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.