Certified Nurse Assistant

Position Location:
Hospital for Special Care Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36 Work Shift:
Third Shift Department:
Pediatric Unit

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!

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.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At Hospital for Special Care, we are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our team members. The wage range for this position is $18.83 to $28.26. Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-subsidized medical and dental, vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%; paid time off; employer-paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities; voluntary benefits, including pet insurance; employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center; an employee referral bonus program; and meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked.