Nurse Assistant - Oncology

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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:

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 a 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

   COMPETENCIES:

  • Must be able to read and communicate