Nursing Assistant PACU

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Health Insurance - Day 1

Career growth

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant for the Day Shift (16 hours/week). The role supports physicians by delivering attentive patient care and collaborating with the care team to ensure patient safety.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen. Prior acute care nursing assistant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Nurse Aide Training Program preferred or in progress toward BA in Nursing or Health Sciences with clinicals.
• BLS certification required.
• Proof with college transcript or significant healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and report patient information and data.
• Help patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, diet, fluids, skin care, bathing, dressing, mobility).
• Patient transport to various locations.
• Collection of specimens.
• Distribute linens and supplies to patient rooms.
• Deliver ice and beverages to patients.
• Monitor patient safety for at-risk patients as assigned.

Education

Nurse Aide Training Program

BA in Nursing/Health Sciences

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.