Nursing Assistant, Will Train/Trainee
About The Position
This position involves participating in the nursing process and assisting in providing patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes collecting data for patient assessments, participating in the implementation of a formal plan of care, and adhering to safety policies. The Nursing Assistant is also responsible for representing the hospital positively in the community and within the organization, maintaining confidentiality, and providing excellent service to all individuals. There are specific trainee and will-train programs available, which include classroom curriculum and on-the-job training, with a requirement to successfully complete the program within 6 months of hire. Upon completion, incumbents will transfer to a Nursing Assistant Grade S7 position.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Obtain BLS Certification upon the completion of the Apprenticeship Program
- Must successfully complete Program within 6 months of hire into Trainee position
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Obtain BLS Certification upon completion of the Will-Train program
- Upon completion of the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant training program, successful passage of the Cape Cod Hospital written competency exam for Nursing Assistant
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Current Basic Life Support Certification
- Successful passage of CPI training within 6 months of hire and must maintain recertification annually
Nice To Haves
- MA 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
- Nursing student who is currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing School Program and has completed Fundamentals of Nursing/Nursing 101 in lieu of a Nursing Assistant Program
- Successful completion of the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant Training program
Responsibilities
- Participates in the nursing process during delivery of patient care.
- Assists in providing nursing care to patients and collects data for assessment of physical, psychological, and social dimensions under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Participates in implementing a formal plan of care for the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Participates in at least four unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs.
- Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
- Assesses personal and learning development needs. Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served.
- Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
- Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
- Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
- Assists in orientation of other personnel to the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
