Nursing Assistant - Surgical Cardiology (Day Shift)

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage - Starting 1

Great Benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health, invites applications for a Nursing Assistant to support physicians and provide patient-centered care in a 12-hour day shift. Responsibilities include collecting patient data, aiding activities of daily living, transporting patients, collecting specimens, and ensuring safety for at-risk individuals.

Qualifications emphasize a CT-approved Nurse Aide program or equivalent experience, BLS certification, and the ability to pass screenings.

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
• Transcript/proof required OR significant nurse assistant/healthcare related experience
• 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
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide Training Program (CT approved)

BA in Nursing or Health Sciences with at least one clinical

Healthcare-related experience

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health, invites applications for a Nursing Assistant to support physicians and provide patient-centered care in a 12-hour day shift. Responsibilities include collecting patient data, aiding activities of daily living, transporting patients, collecting specimens, and ensuring safety for at-risk individuals.

Qualifications emphasize a CT-approved Nurse Aide program or equivalent experience, BLS certification, and the ability to pass screenings.