Nurse Assistant - Oncology

Location Detail: 71 Haynes Street (10627)

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The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs activities which assist the patient in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living, providing basic patient care to patients under the direction of the RN or LPN. Performs additional Nurse Assistant II competencies after education to enhance patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. Also performs a variety of clerical support and other duties to assist the nursing staff in carrying out daily patient care activities. Prepares and maintains medical records. Transcribes and expedites Physician orders. Functions as a Receptionist. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment. The Clerical Nurse Assistant II is required to alter between the clerical and clinical role in order to meet the needs of the department. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• High School graduate or GED equivalent and successful completion of certified nursing assistant program is strongly preferred. 
• Nursing students who have completed a semester of clinicals can be considered.
• Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive during the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment in this role.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have knowledge of medical terminology and excellent customer services skills.

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