Nursing Assistant, Will Train/Trainee

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves a tiered approach to becoming a Nursing Assistant, starting as a Trainee or in a Will-Train program. Upon successful completion of the respective training programs and meeting specific requirements, incumbents will transfer to the Nursing Assistant Grade S7 position. The role focuses on assisting with patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, participating in the nursing process, collecting patient data, and adhering to safety protocols. It also emphasizes service excellence, confidentiality, and continuous learning.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Obtain BLS Certification upon the completion of the Apprenticeship Program
Must successfully complete Program within 6 months of hire into Trainee position
Obtain BLS Certification upon completion of the Will-Train program
Upon completion of the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant training program, successful passage of the Cape Cod Hospital written competency exam for Nursing Assistant
MA Certified Nursing Assistant License
Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Program
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or National CMA
Successful completion of an EMT Program or EMT-B/EMT-P License
Successful completion of an LPN Program
Equivalent clinical Military experience
Nursing student who is currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing School Program and has completed Fundamentals of Nursing/Nursing 101 in lieu of a Nursing Assistant Program
Successful completion of the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant Training program
Current Basic Life Support Certification
Successful passage of CPI training within 6 months of hire and must maintain recertification annually

Nice To Haves

Includes classroom curriculum with an accredited Nursing Assistant Program
Includes on-the-job training

Responsibilities

Participates in the nursing process during delivery of patient care.
Assists in providing nursing care to patients and collects data for assessment of physical, psychological, and social dimensions under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Participates in implementing a formal plan of care for the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Participates in at least four unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs.
Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
Assesses personal and learning development needs. Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served.
Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
Assists in orientation of other personnel to the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse.