Nursing Assistant Will-Train/Trainee, Med Surg
About The Position
This position is offered as either a Nursing Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Trainee or a Nursing Assistant Will-Train role. The Registered Apprenticeship Program includes classroom curriculum through an accredited Nursing Assistant Program and on-the-job training. Trainees must successfully complete the program within six months of hire and obtain BLS certification upon completion. After completing the apprenticeship, the incumbent transfers to Nursing Assistant Grade S7, Job Code 8003. The Will-Train program requires completion of the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant training program, successful passage of the hospital’s written Nursing Assistant competency exam, and BLS certification upon completion. Successful candidates transfer to Nursing Assistant Grade S7, Job Code 8003. The Nursing Assistant participates in patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, contributes to assessment and implementation of the patient’s plan of care, and supports unit operations. The role includes maintaining safety and confidentiality, providing service excellence, keeping knowledge current, and assisting with orientation of personnel to the unit.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Obtain BLS certification upon completion of the applicable apprenticeship or Will-Train program.
- For the Registered Apprenticeship Trainee pathway: successfully complete the program within six months of hire.
- For the Will-Train pathway: complete the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant training program and pass the Cape Cod Hospital written Nursing Assistant competency exam.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the nursing process during delivery of patient care.
- Assist with nursing care and collect data for assessment of patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Participate in implementing a formal patient plan of care under the direction of the 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 learning and development needs and 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 in a manner that supports its services.
- Provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers.
- Perform other related duties and activities as assigned or requested by the immediate supervisor.
- Demonstrate proficiency in computerized nursing informatics and information systems.
- Assist with 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
