Nurse's Aide (32 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Rocky Hill, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nurse's Aide to join the Health Care Center in Rocky Hill. In a state hospital, this position provides bedside care to physically or chronically ill patients when registered or licensed practical nursing services are not required. The role supports doctors and nurses in patient care and well-being, helps maintain a safe care environment, and performs related duties as required. The position is part-time, 32 hours per week, on the second shift from 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. The stated schedule alternates between Week 1 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Thursday) and Week 2 (Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday). The position is based at 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and is eligible for shift and weekend differentials. Benefit offerings vary for part-time positions.

Requirements

Certification as a Nurse's Aide.
Alternatively, one year of patient-care experience in a hospital or nursing home may substitute for certification, except that this substitution does not apply to certain positions at UConn Health.
Considerable interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with basic nursing principles, including infection-control practices.
Ability to deal with physically and chronically ill patients.
Ability to learn safety and fire procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a skilled nursing facility (nursing home).
Experience providing nursing services to patients with dementia.
Experience working with the veterans population.
Experience working with clients or patients with behavioral health issues or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Experience documenting in an Electronic Health Record (e-MAR).

Responsibilities

Assist doctors and nurses with patients' general care and well-being.
Position, transfer, move, and lift patients.
Take and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations.
Observe patients and report unusual symptoms or behavior.
Ensure restraints are correctly applied.
Test urine samples for sugar and collect specimens.
Keep beds, bedpans, and related equipment clean.
Maintain the unit environment for patient safety.
Transport patients, specimens, and other patient-related items.
Prepare reports and correspondence, including forms or requisitions, dietary orders, death paperwork, and assembly of charts.
May feed, bathe, and massage clients and respond to their general needs.
May apply or remove braces.
May process billing or insurance information.
May act as triage or receptionist for incoming patients and telephone calls.
May schedule patient appointments.
May order supplies.
Perform related duties as required.