Danbury Hospital·Danbury, Connecticut
Provides quality patient care in the Emergency Department under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, performing clinical tasks like phlebotomy and EKGs, and maintaining treatment area supplies.
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
Assists the Emergency Department team by providing quality patient care, working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Prepares patients for exam, maintains communication with RN's and ED Providers regarding patient status changes, transports patients to testing and other units, performs and documents phlebotomy, EKGs, blood sugars, bladder scans and other care as directed and within the scope of certifications and training, ensures patient satisfaction by providing constant communications with patients and their families, ensures treatment areas are appropriately stocked and equipment is available and in proper working order, works proactively with other team members to maintain department through-put.
1. Assists in the preparation of the treatment area, which includes the checking and maintaining of stock and supplies in their assigned areas. 2. Prepares patients for exam- undresses patient, positions for comfort, adheres to appropriate monitoring devices, assures appropriate supplies. 3. Performs various tasks including but not limited to vital signs, I&Os,EKG's, Bladder Scans, Blood Glucose, Phlebotomy, sizing and use of Durable Medical Equipment etc 4. Works within a variety of care settings within the ED working collaboratively with the RN and providers in those areas as an integral member of the team in the pod or area such as triage 5. Participates as an active member with specific roles within the ED team in the care of the complex patient ( trauma, cardiac arrest etc.). Placing patients on monitors, set up of the fluid warmer, pleurovac 6. Performs hourly rounding and maintains regular communications with patients and their family members 7. Maintains ongoing communications with team members regarding patient status, to proactively manage care and manage any issues 8. Documents task completion and patient care interactions. 9. Transports patients to testing and in-patient units. 10. Completes mandatory continuing education. 11. Attends staff meetings. 12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 13. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Skills Experience: Required: Current EMT,or Medical Assistant certification, or�Nursing student, or�1 year prior ED�experience.�CPR certification required. Minimum Experience: one year Desired: Phlebotomy, EKG Training, Direct Patient Care Skills Other Information: Required: Current EMT,or Medical Assistant certification, or�Nursing student, or�1 year prior ED�experience.�CPR certification required. Minimum Experience: one year Desired: Phlebotomy, EKG Training, Direct Patient Care Skills Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Significant occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital Org
Unit: 119 Department: Emergency Department Exempt: No
$18.13 - $34.50 Hourly
Requires a current EMT or Medical Assistant certification, or status as a nursing student, or one year of prior ED experience. CPR certification is mandatory, with phlebotomy and EKG training desired.
Market context
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.
