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Certified Nurse Assistant

Hospital for Special Care

#CNA #Patient Care #Patient Transport #Healthcare #Third Shift #Medical Documentation #Hospital Policies #Certified Nurse Assistant #Clinical Instruction #State Registration

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 5 days ago

Location

Hartford, Connecticut

Quick overview

Provides direct caregiver support to patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include documenting patient information, assisting with mobility, and maintaining unit cleanliness.

Requirements summary

Requires CNA certification and state registration, or enrollment in a CT nursing school with 100 hours of fundamental skills. Must be able to meet significant physical demands including lifting up to 40 pounds.

high schoolprofessional certificateCommunication SkillsPatient CarePatient TransferVital Signs MonitoringMedical DocumentationSpecimen TransportBasic Computer KnowledgeClinical InstructionPatient MobilityBasic Arithmetic

Job description

Position Location

Satellite at
Mount
Sinai
Scheduled
Weekly
Hours: 32
Work
Shift:
Third
Shift
Department: Satellite Units We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day! THIS JOB IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN ON BONUS!
Qualifications
Required:
Certified nursing assistant (for new hires)
Required:
Ability to read, write and understand instructions
Required:
State registration (for new hires)
Preferred:
High school diploma/GED
Preferred:
Previous experience as a certified nursing assistant
Preferred: Basic Computer knowledge In Lieu of certification/registration, nursing students currently enrolled in a Connecticut nursing school who have completed 100 hours of theoretical and clinical instruction in the fundamental skills of nursing are qualified. Certificate and registration must be obtained within 120 days of employment. JOB SUMMARY The certified nursing assistant, within a team, functions as a caregiver who assists in the care of a group of patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires continuous periods of standing, walking, bending, forward reaching with occasional periods of sitting. Ability to safely transfer patients and provide contact guarding or hands-on assistance. Requires ability to lift or carry objects up to 10 pounds continuously, to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 40 pounds frequently for patient transfers and bed mobility. Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day for patient transport and mobility activities. Occasional overhead reaching, crawling, kneeling, and squatting may be required as related to patient care. Visual and auditory skills are needed. Fine manipulation is required for writing and computer usage. COGNITIVE DEMANDS Job requires the application of previously acquired knowledge. Job requires flexibility of thought, reasoning, organizational skills, and the ability to function in new situations. Selective attention and concentration are necessary to complete tasks. Job requires basic formulation, content, syntax, and spelling to complete tasks. Only simple sentence or very short paragraph expression is necessary. Job requires spontaneous communication and paraphrasing in and out of the context of discussion and the ability to dialogue with diverse populations. Job requires an ability to comprehend lengthy messages or paragraphs and to follow multistage commands. Communication skills i.e. listening, feedback, etc. Job requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide tens and hundreds by two, three, four, and five. Perform basic arithmetic operations. Perform operation with measuring units such as milliliters, liters, centimeters, feet, yards, and pounds. WORK DEMANDS Job requires working primarily indoors with occasional need to be out of doors. Job requires working continuously with and around others. Schedule fluctuation is occasional and at times unpredictable to anticipate. Work schedule may change due to unit and patient needs.
Job involves possible exposure and handling of the following: bloodborne and/or airborne pathogens, body fluids, infections and contagious diseases, latex, antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs. There may be a need to respond to medical and/or behavioral emergency situations. Employees in this role may be required to float to other patient care units or departments based on operational and patient care needs, provided they possess the required competencies and qualifications for the assignment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide care under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols. Receives report from licensed nurse on assigned patients. Reports pertinent patient information to appropriate team members. Incorporates awareness of age, developmental, cultural, hearing and other special patient needs into care provided for assigned patients. May assist professional staff during emergency situations. Demonstrates competency in use of patient related equipment. Documents in a timely and accurate manner adhering to hospital policies and procedures. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Completes specific assigned tasks, sets priorities for daily tasks, prioritizes and completes assigned tasks. Assists with maintaining orderliness, cleanliness, and supplies business unit. Assists with equipment maintenance and identification of technical equipment problems when they arise and reports any problems to manager or PCC. Transports specimens to laboratory. At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

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