Nursing Assistant PACU

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Health Insurance Starting Day 1

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Day Shift on a part-time basis (16 hours per week). The role supports physicians and delivers compassionate patient care across a variety of medical conditions.

Responsibilities include collecting patient data, assisting with ADLs, transporting patients, collecting specimens, distributing supplies, and monitoring at-risk patients.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; CT 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 healthcare experience
• Proof with college transcript or significant nurse assistant/healthcare experience required
• BLS certification required
• Previous experience as Nursing Assistant 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 (hygiene, diet, mobility)
• Transport patients
• Collect specimens
• Distribute linens and supplies
• Deliver ice and beverages to patients
• Monitor at‑risk patients for safety

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide Training Program (CT approved) or pursuing BA in Nursing/Health Sciences with clinicals

College transcript or significant healthcare experience

BLS certification

Acute care experience (preferred)

Job description

Employment Type:Part time Shift: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

• Part-time, 16 hours per week, Day Shift, Weekends
• 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.