Nurse Assistant, Med/Surg — Every Other Weekend

Hartford HealthCare; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Manchester, CT is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support patient care in a hospital setting. The role requires CNA certification and the ability to read and communicate in English, with Basic Computer skills to document care and coordinate with the caregiving team.

The position supports admission, discharge, and ongoing patient care activities under RN or LPN supervision, with shift patterns that may include weekends and holidays.

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 within orientation.
• Must have Basic Cardiac Life Support certification upon hire or during orientation.
• Must read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic Computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides general aspects of patient care within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
• Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Communicates changes in patient status to RN or LPN and notifies licensed personnel if pain is present.
• Collects, reports, and assists in documentation of data.
• Performs duties to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
• Transports patients as needed and communicates with healthcare team.
• Performs duties such as saline lock removal, Foley catheter care, telemetry, EKGs, and related tasks.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School or equivalent

CNA certification

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Hartford HealthCare in Manchester, CT is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support patient care in a hospital setting. The role requires CNA certification and the ability to read and communicate in English, with Basic Computer skills to document care and coordinate with the caregiving team.

The position supports admission, discharge, and ongoing patient care activities under RN or LPN supervision, with shift patterns that may include weekends and holidays.