Full-Time Nursing Assistant: Day Shift Care & Support

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance - starting day 1

Great benefits

Career growth opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support physicians and deliver patient-centered care across a variety of medical conditions.

Key duties include collecting patient information, assisting with activities of daily living, transporting patients, collecting specimens, distributing linens, delivering ice and beverages, and monitoring at-risk patients as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CT approved Nurse Aide Training Program preferred or in process of earning a BA in Nursing OR Health Sciences with at least one clinical completed.
• Proof with college transcript required OR have significant nurse assistant/healthcare related experience is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant in an acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Collect and report patient information and data.
• Help patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, diet, fluid intake, skin care, bathing and dressing, positioning, transfers, mobility and ambulation.
• Patient Transport.
• Collection of specimens.
• Distribution of linens and supplies to patient rooms.
• Deliver ice and beverages to patients.
• Stays with at-risk patients to monitor patient safety (as assigned).

Skills

Patient information collection

ADL assistance

Patient transport

Specimen collection

Supply distribution

Safety monitoring

Communication with physicians

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide Training Program (CT approved)

BA in Nursing or Health Sciences (in progress)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support physicians and deliver patient-centered care across a variety of medical conditions.

Key duties include collecting patient information, assisting with activities of daily living, transporting patients, collecting specimens, distributing linens, delivering ice and beverages, and monitoring at-risk patients as assigned.