Nursing Assistant Float FT Day

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life and AD&D insurance

Well-being program

Referral program

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, a trusted part of Trinity Health, seeks a Nursing Assistant to support physicians and provide compassionate patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include collecting patient data, assisting with daily living activities, transporting patients, collecting specimens, and delivering supplies while prioritizing safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CT-approved Nurse Aide Training preferred or in progress.
• Proof with college transcript required or significant nurse aide/healthcare experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Previous Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Collect and report patient information and data.
• Assist 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.
• Monitor safety for at‑risk patients as assigned.

Skills

ADL assistance

Patient transport

Specimen collection

Safety monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide Training Program preferred or in progress

BA in Nursing/Health Sciences with clinical

College transcript

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Employment Type

Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose
At Saint Francis Hospital the Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians while providing exceptional treatment to patients with a variety of medical conditions.

What you will do

• 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


• As assigned, stays with at-risk patients to monitor patient safety

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Connecticut approved Nurse Aide Training Program preferred or in process of earning a BA in Nursing OR Health Sciences with at least one clinical completed OR significant previous healthcare related experience


• Proof with college transcript required OR have significant nurse assistant/healthcare related experience is required


• Certification: BLS certification required


• Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant in an acute care setting preferred


• Ability to pass drug screening and background check

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time, 36 hours Day Shift, work weekends/holiday as scheduled


• Career growth and advancement potential


• Lucrative Referral Program

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $18.05 - $25.60 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage


• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match


• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities


• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance


• Well-being Initiative


• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women's Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.