Nurse Assistant

Hartford Healthcare•Manchester, CT

About The Position

Performs activities that assist patients in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living, providing basic patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN. After education, performs additional Nurse Assistant II competencies to enhance patient care. Also carries out clerical support and other duties to assist nursing staff with daily patient care activities, including preparing and maintaining medical records, transcribing and expediting physician orders, and functioning as a receptionist. Helps maintain a safe and clean environment. The Clerical Nurse Assistant II alternates between clerical and clinical roles to meet department needs. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. This position is part of 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 GED equivalent.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent customer service skills.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification upon hire or during the new employee introductory orientation period.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program is strongly preferred.
Nursing students who have completed a semester of clinicals may be considered.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with basic human needs and activities of daily living.
Provide basic patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN.
After education, perform additional Nurse Assistant II competencies to enhance patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN.
Perform clerical support and other duties to assist nursing staff with daily patient care activities.
Prepare and maintain medical records.
Transcribe and expedite physician orders.
Function as a receptionist.
Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Alternate between clerical and clinical roles to meet department needs.