Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in towns POSITION SUMMARYThe 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 ManagerWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in towns POSITION SUMMARYThe 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 ManagerEDUCATIONCERTIFICATION bull High School graduate or equivalent bull Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program is preferred but not requiredOR bull Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification upon hire bull 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 bull 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 bull Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English bull Basic computer skills are necessaryESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer 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 timemiddot Provides general aspects of patient care that meet physical andor psychosocial needs within the nursing assistantrsquos scope of practicemiddot Assists in admission transfer and discharge of patientsmiddot 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 painmiddot Collects reports and assists in documentation of datamiddot Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomesmiddot Demonstrates an ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situationsmiddot Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader coworkers and other members of the health care teammiddot Performs other duties as assigned to promote efficient functioning of the unitmiddot Transports patients safely to other departments and upon admission and discharge as necessarymiddot Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse coworkers and other members of the health care teammiddot 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 disconnectreconnect salem sump glucose meter measure and record nasogastric drainage andor other duties as assigned We take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATION bull High School graduate or equivalent bull Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program is preferred but not requiredOR bull Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification upon hire bull 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 bull 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 bull Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English bull Basic computer skills are necessaryESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer 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 timemiddot Provides general aspects of patient care that meet physical andor psychosocial needs within the nursing assistantrsquos scope of practicemiddot Assists in admission transfer and discharge of patientsmiddot 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 painmiddot Collects reports and assists in documentation of datamiddot Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomesmiddot Demonstrates an ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situationsmiddot Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader coworkers and other members of the health care teammiddot Performs other duties as assigned to promote efficient functioning of the unitmiddot Transports patients safely to other departments and upon admission and discharge as necessarymiddot Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse coworkers and other members of the health care teammiddot 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 disconnectreconnect salem sump glucose meter measure and record nasogastric drainage andor other duties as assigned We take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment