Nursing Assistant Will Train/Trainee, Med/Surg
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant participates in the nursing process while delivering patient care. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the position assists with nursing care, gathers assessment data on patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions, and helps implement a formal plan of care. The role includes attending at least four unit staff meetings annually and mandatory programs; following safety and blood/body-fluid policies; identifying personal learning and development needs; and keeping current with techniques and regulations relevant to the ages of patients served. The Nursing Assistant maintains patient and hospital confidentiality, represents the hospital appropriately, and provides service excellence to patients, families, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers. Other related duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor. The Nursing Assistant demonstrates proficiency in computerized nursing information systems and may assist with orienting other personnel to the unit under Registered Nurse direction. The posting describes trainee and will-train pathways. Trainees participate in classroom curriculum through an accredited Nursing Assistant Program and on-the-job training, and must 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. On completing either pathway, the employee transfers to Nursing Assistant Grade S7, Job Code 8003. BLS certification is required upon completion of the applicable program.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of the applicable apprenticeship or will-train program.
- For the trainee apprenticeship 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 competency exam for Nursing Assistant.
- For Nursing Assistant Grade S7: hold at least one of the following: Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant license; successful completion of a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or LPN program; National CMA; EMT program completion or EMT-B/EMT-P license; equivalent clinical military experience; or current enrollment in an accredited nursing school program with Fundamentals of Nursing/Nursing 101 completed in lieu of a Nursing Assistant program.
- For Nursing Assistant Grade S7: hold current Basic Life Support certification.
- For Nursing Assistant Grade S7: successfully pass CPI training within six months of hire and maintain annual recertification.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing nursing care and collect assessment data about patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Participate in implementing patients’ formal plans of care 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 learning and 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 in a manner that appropriately promotes its services.
- Provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers.
- Demonstrate proficiency in computerized nursing informatics and information systems.
- Assist with orienting other personnel to the unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Perform other related duties and activities as assigned or requested by the immediate supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
