Nursing Assistant Will Train, Med Surg
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant provides patient care and collects information for assessment of patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role participates in implementing the patient’s formal plan of care and follows applicable safety and blood/body fluid policies and procedures. The Nursing Assistant attends mandatory programs and at least four unit staff meetings each year, maintains and updates relevant knowledge, and contributes to a positive experience for patients, families, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers. The position also supports the hospital’s representation in the community while maintaining confidentiality. Additional duties include using computerized nursing information systems proficiently and assisting with unit personnel orientation under a Registered Nurse’s direction. This is a will-train position. Upon completing Cape Cod Hospital’s Nursing Assistant training program, the employee must pass the hospital’s written competency exam and obtain BLS certification. On completion of the program, the incumbent will transfer to Nursing Assistant Grade S7, Job Code 8003.
Requirements
- 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, successfully pass the Cape Cod Hospital written competency exam for Nursing Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the nursing process during patient care delivery.
- Assist with nursing care and collect assessment data on patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions under a Registered Nurse’s direction.
- Participate in implementing a formal patient care plan under a Registered Nurse’s direction.
- Attend at least four unit staff meetings per year and 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.
- Represent the hospital appropriately in the community and within the hospital, maintain confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters, and present hospital services favorably.
- Provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned or requested by the immediate supervisor.
- Demonstrate proficiency with computerized nursing information systems.
- Assist with orienting other personnel to the unit under a Registered Nurse’s direction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
