Nursing Assistant Will Train/Trainee, Float Pool
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant Float Pool role includes trainee, will-train, and qualified Nursing Assistant pathways. Trainees complete an accredited Nursing Assistant curriculum and on-the-job training through the Registered Apprenticeship Program, which must be completed within six months of hire. Will-train employees complete Cape Cod Hospital’s Nursing Assistant training program and pass its written competency exam. Upon successful completion of either program, employees transfer to the Nursing Assistant Grade S7 position. Qualified Nursing Assistants provide patient care and support the nursing process under the direction of a Registered Nurse, while meeting applicable training, certification, and competency requirements. The Nursing Assistant assists with collecting assessment data about patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions and helps implement formal plans of care under the Registered Nurse’s direction. The role also includes unit participation, adherence to safety and blood/body-fluid procedures, maintaining relevant knowledge, providing service excellence, and supporting personnel orientation. Other related duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Trainees must successfully complete the Nursing Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program within six months of hire.
- Trainees must obtain BLS certification upon completion of the Apprenticeship Program.
- Will-train employees must obtain BLS certification upon completion of the Will-Train program.
- Will-train employees must successfully complete the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant training program and pass the hospital’s written Nursing Assistant competency exam.
- Qualified Nursing Assistants must hold current Basic Life Support certification.
- Qualified Nursing Assistants must successfully pass CPI training within six months of hire and maintain annual recertification.
- Qualified Nursing Assistants must meet at least one of these qualifications: Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant license; successful completion of a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or EMT program; National CMA; EMT-B or 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 Cape Cod Hospital’s Nursing Assistant training program.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the nursing process during delivery of patient care.
- Assist in providing nursing care and collect data for assessment of patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Participate in implementing a formal plan of care for the patient under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Participate in at least four unit staff meetings per year and attend mandatory programs.
- Adhere to safety and blood/body-fluid policies and procedures.
- Assess personal and learning development needs.
- Regularly update knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age 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 co-workers.
- 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 in 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
