Student Nursing Technician - Inpatient unit (per diem)

Job Description - Student Nursing Technician - Inpatient unit (per diem) (26160131)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309)

Job

: Behavioral Health / Psychiatry

Organization

: Backus Hospital

Job Posting

: Jul 2, 2026

Student Nursing Technician - Inpatient unit (per diem) - (26160131)

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 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.

Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a Nurse Leader and the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Student Nurse Technician is responsible for performing specific duties that support patient care, which includes direct and indirect patient care activities that are essential to providing a safe and efficient care environment. This position performs selected interventions and activities that contribute to providing comprehensive care to patients in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies, and procedures. In addition, along with the care team, this position is responsible for ensuring a positive patient experience.

This role performs in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates flexibility in scheduling.

Student Nurse Technicians must be actively enrolled in an accredited ASN or BSN Nursing program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the RN and the nursing care team by performing nursing care measures that contribute to the daily management of patient care. Upholds infection prevention standards.
• Performs and assists with direct patient care.
• Performs interventions: specimen collection, Point of Care Testing.
• Obtains and records vital signs using the electronic medical record.
• Assists in maintaining a clinical environment that is clean, safe and free from clutter.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Current enrollment in an accredited ASN or BSN program and in good academic standing.
• Successful completion of PCT specific HHC orientation.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Language Skills

• Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English.

Preferred Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Successful completion of Hospital approved Preceptor training.

Experience

• Acute care experience as a nursing assistant

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

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.

Work Locations

:

Backus Hospital (10309)

326 Washington Street

Norwich 06360

Standard Hours Per Week: 1

Per Diem (1 hour)