Nurse Assistant
Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION - $5K! POSITION SUMMARY:
The Nurse Aide performs activities which assist the patient in
meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living under the
direction of the RN or LPN. Performs additional competencies to
enhance coordination and collaboration of patient care under the
direction of the RN or LPN. Ensures accurate and clear
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. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:High School
graduate or equivalent.Successful completion of certified nursing
assistant program is preferred but not required. ORActive Certified
Nurse Assistant certification upon hire. Completion of classroom
education on Nurse Aide competencies and written verification of
such competencies in the clinical area required within the new
employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical
competency during employment with ECHN in this role. Must have
certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive
certification within the new employee introductory orientation
period and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN
in this role. COMPETENCIES:Must be able to read and communicate
effectively in English.Basic Computer skills are necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions
are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive
lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working
conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be
accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities
of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed
below may change from time to time. 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.Demonstrates ability to
communicate 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 an 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.Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse,
coworkers and other members of the health care team.Perform duties
as oriented, including removal of a saline lock, removal of a Foley
catheter, pulse oximetry, emptying a Jackson-Pratt drain, telemetry
application and performing EKGs, disconnect/reconnect salem sump,
glucose meter, measure and record nasogastric drainage and/or other
duties as assigned.
Keywords: ECHN, Hartford , Nurse Assistant, Healthcare , Hartford, Connecticut
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