Nursing Assistant Orthopedic FT Day

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Career growth and advancement

Referral program

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking an Orthopedic Tech Nursing Assistant at Saint Francis Hospital in Connecticut to support physicians and deliver exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities include ADL assistance, patient transport, specimen collection, and safety monitoring. Requirements include a high school diploma, CT-approved Nurse Aide Training, and BLS certification; ortho experience in acute care is preferred. Full-time, night shift, 36 hours weekly with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CT-approved Nurse Aide Training preferred or in progress toward BA in Nursing/Health Sciences with at least one clinical
• BLS certification required; prior ortho experience in acute care preferred
• Significant nurse aide/healthcare experience accepted in lieu of formal training may be considered

Responsibilities

• Collect and report patient information and data
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, diet, fluids, skin care, bathing, dressing, positioning, transfers, mobility, ambulation)
• Patient transport
• Specimen collection
• Distribute linens and supplies to patient rooms
• Deliver ice and beverages to patients
• Monitor at-risk patients for safety as assigned

Skills

Orthopedic experience

Nursing assistant

Patient care

BLS certification

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma

Nurse Aide Training Program (CT approved)

BA in Nursing or Health Sciences (clinical completed)

Job description

Orthopedic Tech Nursing Assistant – Saint Francis Hospital

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: At Saint Francis Hospital the Orthopedic Tech 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 with ortho experience in an acute care setting preferred Ability to pass drug screening and background check

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full-time, 36 hours per week, Night shift Rotating Weekend.
• Great Benefits Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1 Career growth and advancement potential Lucrative referral program

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.

Benefits Package

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

Commitment

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.

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.