Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg MMH 3 North

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of RNs/LPNs. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, admissions, transfers, and discharge while ensuring accurate communication and collaboration within the care team.

Requires a high school diploma, CNA certification upon hire, and BLS within orientation. Strong English communication and basic computer skills are essential for accurate documentation and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; CNA preferred but not required.
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within orientation.
• English proficiency and basic computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care and supports daily living activities.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Communicates changes in patient status to RN/LPN and health care team.
• Documents data and assists with charting in electronic systems.
• Transports patients as needed and maintains patient safety and care quality.

Skills

English communication

Basic computer skills

Flexible under pressure

Education

High school diploma

CNA preferred

Active CNA on hire

BLS certification on hire

Job description

Location Detail:

71 Haynes Street (10627)Shift Detail:

3P - 11:30PEvery other weekend and every other holidayWork where every moment 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 Assistant 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.

Qualifications

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 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.

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.

We take great care of careers. 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 is your moment.