Nursing Assistant Will Train/Trainee, Med Surg
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant provides patient care and collects assessment data on patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role participates in implementing formal plans of care, follows safety and blood/body-fluid policies, maintains patient and hospital confidentiality, and provides service excellence to patients, families, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers. The Nursing Assistant also uses computerized nursing information systems and may assist with orientation of unit personnel under RN direction. The posting describes trainee and will-train pathways. Trainees complete classroom curriculum through an accredited Nursing Assistant Program and on-the-job training, and must successfully complete the program within six months of hire. Will-train employees complete the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant training program and pass its written competency exam. Upon completion of either pathway, the employee transfers to the Nursing Assistant Grade S7 position. The posting also lists qualifications for the Grade S7 Nursing Assistant role.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- For the trainee pathway, successfully complete the Nursing Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program within six months of hire; obtain BLS certification upon completion of the program.
- For the will-train pathway, obtain BLS certification upon completion of the Will-Train program, complete the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant training program, and pass the Cape Cod Hospital written competency exam for Nursing Assistant.
- For the Grade S7 Nursing Assistant role, meet at least one of these qualifications: Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant license; successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Program; successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or National CMA; successful completion of an EMT Program or EMT-B/EMT-P license; successful completion of an LPN Program; equivalent clinical military experience; current enrollment in an accredited nursing school program with Fundamentals of Nursing/Nursing 101 completed in lieu of a Nursing Assistant Program; or successful completion of the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant Training program.
- Current Basic Life Support certification for the Grade S7 Nursing Assistant role.
- Successfully pass CPI training within six months of hire and maintain annual recertification.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the nursing process during patient care.
- Assist with nursing care and collect data about patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Participate in implementing a formal patient plan of care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Participate in at least four unit staff meetings per year and attend mandatory programs.
- Follow safety and blood/body-fluid policies and procedures.
- Assess personal and learning-development needs and regularly update knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of patients served.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters, and represent the hospital appropriately in the community and within the hospital.
- Provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers.
- Perform other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by the immediate supervisor.
- Demonstrate proficiency in computerized nursing informatics and information systems.
- Assist with orienting other personnel to the unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
