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Introduction
Provide essential hands-on support that helps ensure safe, attentive care for veterans at the Rocky Hill Health Care Center.
The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has an opening for a Nurse's Aide for the Health Care Center in Rocky Hill.
Schedule*

• Part-time, 24 hours per week
• First shift, 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM
• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Week 2: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

*May be eligible for weekend differential
What We Can Offer You*

• Comprehensive state employee benefits
• Access the State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options
• Professional growth and career development opportunities
• A commitment to promoting a healthy work/life balance

*Benefits may vary or may not apply to certain part-time positions
Position Highlights

• Assists doctors and nursesin the general care and well-being of patients
• Positions, transfers and lifts patientsto support mobility and safety
• Takes and records vital signs including temperatures, pulses and respirations
• Observes patients and reports unusual symptoms or behaviorto clinical staff
• Ensures proper application of restraintsand maintains a safe patient environment
• Collects specimens and performs basic nursing taskssuch as urine sugar tests and equipment cleaning
• Performs related duties as required

About Us
For over 140 years, the Connecticut DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a department, we are a team of dedicated individuals who support our veterans, and we believe in "Serving Those Who Served."
Selection Plan
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• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state hospital this class is accountable for rendering bedside care to the physically or chronically ill in cases where the services of a registered or licensed practical nurse are not required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists doctors and nurses in general care and well being of patients;
• Positions, transfers, moves and lifts patients;
• Takes and records temperatures, pulses and respirations;
• Observes patients and reports unusual symptoms and/or behavior;
• Ensures that restraints are correctly applied;
• Tests urine samples for sugar;
• Collects specimens;
• Keeps beds, bedpans and related equipment clean;
• Maintains unit environment for safety of patient;
• Transports patients, specimens and other related patient items;
• Prepares reports and correspondence including necessary forms and/or requisitions, dietary orders, death paperwork and assembly of charts;
• May feed, bathe and massage clients as well as respond to their general needs;
• May apply or remove braces;
• May process billing and/or insurance information;
• May act as triage and/or receptionist for incoming patients and telephone calls;
• May schedule patient appointments;
• May order supplies;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable interpersonal skills;
• Ability to
  • work with basic principles of nursing including infection control practices;
  • deal with physically and chronically ill;
  • learn safety and fire procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Certification as a Nurse's Aide.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
One (1) year of experience in patient care in a hospital or nursing home.
NOTE: The above substitution will not apply to certain positions at UConn Health. Certification as a Nurse's Aide will be required for those positions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (nursing home)
• Experience providing nursing services to patients with dementia
• Experience working with the veterans population
• Experience working with clients/patients with behavioral health issues or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Experience documenting in an Electronic Health Record (e-MAR)

Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.