Nursing Assistant Will Train, Med Surg
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant supports patient care and participates in the nursing process under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role assists with nursing care and gathers information about patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions, and participates in implementing formal plans of care. The Nursing Assistant also contributes to unit operations, safety, ongoing learning, confidentiality, and service excellence. This is a will-train position. After completing the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant training program, the employee must pass the hospital’s written competency exam. Upon completion, the employee transfers to Nursing Assistant Grade S7, Job Code 8003. The employee must obtain BLS certification upon completing the will-train program.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing nursing care to patients and collect assessment data concerning their physical, psychological, and social dimensions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Participate in implementing formal patient care plans 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 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 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 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
