Nurse Assistant - ICU

hhccareers; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Nurse Aide in the Greater Manchester region. You will support patients with daily living activities under RN/LPN supervision and maintain accurate medical records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and CNA certification (preferred) with BCLS required within orientation. Strong English communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant training preferred but not required.
• Active CNA certification upon hire; BCLS certification required within orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care within the nursing assistant scope.
• Assist in patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Communicate changes in patient status to RN/LPN and notify licensed staff of pain.
• Collect, report, and assist in documenting data.
• Ensure patient safety and promote positive outcomes in care.
• Be flexible, organized, and able to function under stress.
• Communicate clearly with team leaders and health care staff.
• Perform other duties to support unit efficiency.
• Transport patients safely as needed.
• Communicate with charge nurse and health care team.
• Perform duties including saline lock removal, Foley catheter care, pulse oximetry, and basic monitoring as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Active CNA certification upon hire

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Job description

Work where everymoment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Aide performs activities which assist the patient in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living under the direction of the RN or LPN. Performs additional competencies to enhance coordination and collaboration of patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. Ensures accurate and clear communication to patients, families, and other employees at all times, assisting with other duties as needed to maintain a safe and clean environment. Maintains an accurate medical record. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program is preferred but not required.

OR

• 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 in 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 with ECHN in this role.

COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic Computer skills are necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.

• 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.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, coworkers and other members of the health care team.
• Performs other duties as assigned, to promote efficient functioning of the unit.
• Transports patients safely to other departments and upon admission and discharge, as necessary.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, coworkers and other members of the health care team.
• Perform duties as oriented, including removal of a saline lock, removal of a Foley catheter, pulse oximetry, emptying a Jackson‑Pratt drain, telemetry application and performing EKGs, disconnect/reconnect salem sump, glucose meter, measure and record nasogastric drainage and/or other duties as assigned.

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this isyour moment.