Compassionate Nurse Assistant - Impactful Patient Care

hhccareers; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Manchester, Connecticut, is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, communicate patient changes, and help maintain accurate records in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification with BLS, and basic computer skills. Prior CNA training is valued; orientation emphasizes clinical competency and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program is preferred but not required.
• Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification upon hire.
• Completion of classroom education on Nurse Aide competencies and written verification of such competencies in the clinical area required within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role.
• Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role.
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic Computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides general aspects of patient care that meet physical and/or psychosocial needs, within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
• Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN or LPN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Collects, reports, and assists in documentation of data.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes.
• Transports patients safely to other departments and upon admission and discharge, as necessary.

Skills

English

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Hartford HealthCare in Manchester, Connecticut, is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, communicate patient changes, and help maintain accurate records in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification with BLS, and basic computer skills. Prior CNA training is valued; orientation emphasizes clinical competency and patient safety.