Nursing Assistant Will Train, Med Surg
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant Will Train, Med Surg role supports patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The position assists with nursing care, gathers information about patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs, and helps implement formal plans of care. The incumbent follows safety and blood/body fluid policies, maintains confidentiality, provides service excellence, and participates in staff meetings and mandatory programs. The role also includes developing job knowledge, using computerized nursing information systems, and helping orient other unit personnel under Registered Nurse direction. After completing the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant training program, the employee must pass the hospital’s written competency exam and obtain BLS certification. Upon completion of the program, the incumbent transfers into 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.
- Successfully pass the Cape Cod Hospital written competency exam for Nursing Assistant after completing the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant training program.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the nursing process during delivery of patient care.
- Assist with nursing care and collect assessment data on patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Participate in implementing a formal patient care plan 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 and learning 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 coworkers.
- 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
