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.
• OR Active 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.
•
United States - CT - CT - Terryville
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Rocky Hill
May 8, 2024
DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Assistant - Neurology in Connecticut. DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career. - Register now to apply for this job and for access to 120,000+ other openings....
United States - CT - CT - Bridgeport
May 8, 2024
DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Assistant - Neurology in Connecticut. DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career. - Register now to apply for this job and for access to 120,000+ other openings....
United States - CT - CT - Storrs Mansfield
May 8, 2024
DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Assistant - Neurology in Connecticut. DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career. - Register now to apply for this job and for access to 120,000+ other openings....
United States - CT - CT - Norwich
May 8, 2024
DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Assistant - Neurology in Connecticut. DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career. - Register now to apply for this job and for access to 120,000+ other openings....
United States - CT - CT - Manchester
May 8, 2024
DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Assistant - Neurology in Connecticut. DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career. - Register now to apply for this job and for access to 120,000+ other openings....
United States - CT - CT - Milford
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Colchester
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Fairfield
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Newtown
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Somers
April 4, 2024
Welcome to the Road Family: CDL-A Drivers Wanted! Hello there! We're Double J Transport, and we're so glad you're considering joining our family. For over 50 years, we've been hitting the road together, and now we're looking for new members to continue the journey. Ready for the ride? What's the...
United States - CT - CT - Orange
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Prospect
May 7, 2024
DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Assistant - Surgery-General in Connecticut. DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career. - Register now to apply for this job and for access to 120,000+ other...
United States - CT - CT - Cheshire
May 8, 2024
DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Assistant - Neurology in Connecticut. DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career. - Register now to apply for this job and for access to 120,000+ other openings....
United States - CT - CT - Darien
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Glastonbury
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Coventry
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Ellington
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Sandy Hook
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Guilford
April 4, 2024
Welcome to the Road Family: CDL-A Drivers Wanted! Hello there! We're Double J Transport, and we're so glad you're considering joining our family. For over 50 years, we've been hitting the road together, and now we're looking for new members to continue the journey. Ready for the ride? What's the...
United States - CT - CT - Bridgeport
April 4, 2024
Welcome to the Road Family: CDL-A Drivers Wanted! Hello there! We're Double J Transport, and we're so glad you're considering joining our family. For over 50 years, we've been hitting the road together, and now we're looking for new members to continue the journey. Ready for the ride? What's the...
United States - CT - CT - Oxford
May 7, 2024
DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Assistant - Surgery-General in Connecticut. DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career. - Register now to apply for this job and for access to 120,000+ other...
United States - CT - CT - Wilton
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Suffield
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Simsbury
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Somers
May 8, 2024
JOB TITLE • Mammogram Technologist - (Travel) - Connecticut • CLINICIAN TYPE • Imaging / Technologists • SPECIALTY • Mammogram Technologist • STATE • Connecticut • PRACTICE SETTING • Hospital • DURATION • 8 Weeks • Barton Healthcare...
United States - CT - CT - Canton
May 7, 2024
DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Assistant - Surgery-General in Connecticut. DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career. - Register now to apply for this job and for access to 120,000+ other...