Nurse Assistant - Obstetrics
Company: Manchester Memorial Hospital
Location: New Britain
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627) Work where every
moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 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 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. COMPETENCIES: • Must be able to read and
communicate effectively in English. • Basic Computer skills are
necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job
descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be,
exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be
accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities
of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed
below may change from time to time. 1. Provides general aspects of
patient care that meet physical and/or psychosocial needs, within
the nursing assistant’s scope of practice. 2. Assists in admission,
transfer, and discharge of patients. 3. Demonstrates ability to
communicate to the RN or LPN any observed changes in patient status
and responses. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient
complains of pain. 4. Collects, reports, and assists in
documentation of data. 5. Performs all aspects of patient care in
an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive
patient outcomes. 6. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,
organized and function under stressful situations. 7. Communicates
appropriately and clearly to team leader, coworkers and other
members of the health care team. 8. Performs other duties as
assigned, to promote efficient functioning of the unit. 9.
Transports patients safely to other departments and upon admission
and discharge, as necessary. 10. Communicates appropriately and
clearly to charge nurse, coworkers and other members of the health
care team. 11. Perform duties as oriented, including removal of a
saline lock, removal of a Foley catheter, pulse oximetry, emptying
a Jackson-Pratt drain, telemetry application and performing EKGs,
disconnect/reconnect salem sump, glucose meter, measure and record
nasogastric drainage and/or other duties as assigned.
Qualifications EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: • High School graduate or
equivalent. • Successful completion of 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 with ECHN
in this role. 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 colleagues we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment
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