Nurse Assistant - Oncology
Company: Manchester Memorial Hospital
Location: New Britain
Posted on: January 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. Qualifications 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 with ECHN in this role. 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. · Provides general aspects of patient care that meet
physical and/or psychosocial needs, within the nursing assistant’s
scope of practice. · Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge
of patients. · 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. ·
Collects, reports, and assists in documentation of data. · Performs
all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes
patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. ·
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function
under stressful situations. · Communicates appropriately and
clearly to team leader, coworkers and other members of the health
care team. · Performs other duties as assigned, to promote
efficient functioning of the unit. · Transports patients safely to
other departments and upon admission and discharge, as necessary. ·
Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, coworkers
and other members of the health care team. · 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. 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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