Nursing Assistant or Will-Train/Trainee, Med Surg

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Nursing Assistant, with options for an Apprenticeship Program or a 'Will-Train' program. Upon successful completion of either program, the incumbent will transfer to the Nursing Assistant, Grade FHS5A position. The role involves direct patient care, including assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. It also includes tasks such as preparing rooms, managing linens, and facilitating communication with Registered Nurses.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and communication in English
Obtain BLS Certification upon completion of the Apprenticeship Program
Must successfully complete Program within 6 months of hire into Trainee role
Obtain BLS Certification upon completion of the Will - Train program
Successful passage of the Falmouth Hospital written competency exam for Nursing Assistant
Must meet at least one of the following qualifications: a) Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Program b) Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program c) Successful completion of an EMT Program d) Successful completed of an LPN Program e) Equivalent clinical Military experience f) Completed at least one year of an accredited Nursing School Program g) Successful completion of the Falmouth Hospital Nursing Assistant Will-Train or Trainee program
Current Basic Life Support Certification
Successful passage of CPI training within 6 months from hire and must maintain recertification annually
Must wear facility provided identification badge.

Responsibilities

Identify and locate needed accessories to facilitate transport.
Answering call lights.
Making beds both empty and occupied.
Setting up all equipment routinely used on their home base units.
Preparing room for admission.
Assist with patient discharges
Removal of linens.
Answering telephone.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family member, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
Facilitate communication to RNs to provide best care possible for patients
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
Transports patients via wheelchairs and stretchers.
Vital signs, oxygen saturation, weights, and non-invasive specimen collection.
Turning and positioning patients, range of motion, ambulation, and toiletry.
Assistance with all ADL's and complete care as needed.
Setting up, assisting and educating patients, with commodes, bedpans, urinals, sitz baths, walkers, wheelchairs, slings, venodyne boots, crutches, specific precautions- with input from PT as needed
Appropriate emptying and/or recording of all drainage devices.
Postmortem care.