Nurse Associate Per Diem

Position Location

• Hospital for
• Special
• Care
• Scheduled
• Weekly
• Hours: 40
• Work
• Shift:
• Second
• Shift
• Department: Staffing Resources 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! ***(6405)
• NURSING
• Associate -
• PER
• DIEM
• Qualifications
• Required: Nursing student currently enrolled in an accredited Connecticut nursing school program that has completed a minimum of 100 hours of theoretical and clinical instruction in the fundamental skills of nursing.

Required

Ability to read, write and understand instructions in English.

Preferred

Basic Computer knowledge. JOB SUMMARY The Nursing Associate functions within the interdisciplinary team to assist 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. Job requires the ability to assist with patient transfers and lifting of patients over 75 lbs. Job involves pushing/pulling items up to 60 lbs. 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. 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. There may be frequent exposure to body fluids, or blood borne pathogens. There may be a need to respond to medical and/or behavioral emergency situations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide care under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols. Reports pertinent patient information to appropriate team members. Documents in a timely and accurate manner adhering to hospital policies and procedures. Completes specific assigned tasks, sets priorities for daily tasks, prioritizes and completes assigned tasks as delegated. At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!