Nursing Assistant FT Days

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Health Insurance Day 1

Career growth

Referral program

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Connecticut seeks a Nursing Assistant to support physicians and provide compassionate patient care across diverse conditions. This full-time role is 36 hours per week, day shift from 7:00 a.m.

to 7:00 p.m., with weekends/holidays as scheduled. Responsibilities include collecting patient data, assisting with activities of daily living, patient transport, specimen collection, distributing supplies, and monitoring at-risk patients.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; CT-approved CNA program preferred or in progress for a BA in Nursing/Health Sciences.
• Proof with college transcript required or significant nurse assistant/healthcare experience.
• Certification: BLS 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.
• Stay with at-risk patients to monitor patient safety as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Connecticut approved Nurse Aide Training Program (preferred)

BA in Nursing or Health Sciences with clinical completed (in progress) or healthcare experience

College transcript required

BLS certification

Previous acute care Nursing Assistant experience

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: 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 per week, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., work weekends/holiday as scheduled
• Great Benefits
• Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Lucrative Referral Program

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.