Nurse Assistant; CNA, PCT, PCA, HHA - Special Care Unit

Nurse Assistant (CNA, PCT, PCA, HHA) - Special Care Unit

Location:

MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford Health Care colleagues come to work with one common pride. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Nurse Assistant.

• Generous Vacation that is front‑loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/week = 26 days a year!
• Sick Time on an accrual basis
• 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefit Options
• Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 3 months of employment!
• Free parking at all work sites: MMH (Employee Parking garage and parking lot), RG (Parking lot)
• Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
• Career growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.

The Nurse Assistant performs activities that assist the patient in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living under direction of the RN or LPN. Performs additional competencies to enhance coordination and collaboration of patient care. Ensures accurate communication to patients, families, and other employees at all times, assisting with other duties as needed to maintain a safe and clean environment.

Maintains an accurate medical record. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program is preferred but not required.
• Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification upon hire.
• Completion of classroom education on Nurse Assistant competencies and written verification of such competencies in the clinical area required within introductory orientation period, and maintain clinical competency during employment.
• Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or complete within orientation and maintain during employment.

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.

• Provides general aspects of patient care that meet physical and/or psychosocial needs within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
• Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Communicates to the RN or LPN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Collects, reports, and assists in documentation of data.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, coworkers, and other members of the health care team.
• Performs other duties as assigned to promote efficient functioning of the unit.
• Transports patients safely to other departments and upon admission and discharge as necessary.
• Uses pulse oximetry, measures and records drainage, and performs other duties such as removing saline lock, Foley catheter, etc. as oriented.

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford Health Care offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues – we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment.