Description

Job Schedule: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 1
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: minumum of 24 hours per 6 week schedule working various shifts to fulfill department needs

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

The HOCC ED is a 47 bed community based Emergency Room that services approximately 80,000 to 85,000 patients per year with a wide variety of complaints and illnesses. This Emergency Department is well known for its efficient, collaborative, patient centric care. We pride ourselves on our patient and staff satisfaction, consistently focusing on improvements in those areas. If you compassionate, organized, calm under pressure, and patient with good critical thinking and communication skills, we are looking for you.

Job Summary

Performs delegated aspects of patient care on assigned unit/areas under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Performs a variety of routine patient care duties including assisting the nurse with aspects of patient care and by performing technical tasks specified through unit specific credentialing. Incorporates the needs and behaviors of the patient’s age group when providing care, as directed.

Responsibilities:
Observes patient's general condition.
Collect, report and record patient data.
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Implement selected aspects of the patient care plan according to hospital policy and procedure.
Assist in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient and/or their family members.
Maintain unit equipment and supplies as directed.
Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Nursing Students are encouraged to apply.

High School Diploma or GED.

Current enrollment in an accredited ASN or BSN program.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must be available to orient full time on the day shift for at least two weeks.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.