Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 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.

St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system's second-largest hospital.

Job Summary

Nursing students who have completed one semester of clinical experience can work up to full-time in the specialty area of their choice. Our student nursing technician program provides outstanding opportunities for student nurses to enhance their clinical skills.

Working under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, you will collect, report, and record patient data, and also assist patients with activities of daily living.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing Students perform basic patient care activities to patients in assigned area

• Assists with treatments ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Facilitating timely and individualized care of assigned patients
• Adheres to organizational safety practices and standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of 2nd year (sophomore) of a 4 year baccalaureate nursing program (BSN) or completion of the 1st year of a 2 year associate of nursing program (ASN) required
• Required Credential(s) - One or more of the following:
  • Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

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.