Job Description
Purpose of Position Performs as a member of the Nursing Team various duties assisting Staff Nurses in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Description 1. Participates in the nursing process during delivery of patient care.
2. 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.
3. Participates in implementing a formal plan of care for the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
4. Participates in at least four unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs.
5. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
6. Assesses personal and learning development needs. Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served.
7. 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.
8. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
9. Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
Additional NURSING ASSISTANT PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Nursing Assistant)
1. Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
2. Assists in orientation of other personnel to the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Qualifications Nursing Assistant, Trainee - Grade: S6, Job Code: 8005 • Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Obtain BLS Certification upon the completion of the Apprenticeship Program
• The Nursing Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program:
- Includes classroom curriculum with an accredited Nursing Assistant Program
- Includes on-the-job training
- Must successfully complete Program within 6 months of hire into Trainee position
• Upon completion of the Nursing Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program, incumbent will transfer into the Nursing Assistant Grade S7, Job Code: 8003
Nursing Assistant, Will-Train - Grade: S6, Job Code 8007 • 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, successful passage of the Cape Cod Hospital written competency exam for Nursing Assistant
• Upon completion of the Cape Cod Hospital Nursing Assistant Training program, incumbent will transfer into the Nursing Assistant Grade S7, Job Code: 8003
Nursing Assistant - Grade: S7, Job Code: 8003
- Ability to read, write and communicat e in English
- Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
- a) MA Certified Nursing Assistant License
- b) Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Program
- c) Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or National CMA
- d) Successful completion of an EMT Program or EMT-B/EMT-P License
- e) Successful completion of an LPN Program
- f) Equivalent clinical Military experience
- g) N ursing student who is currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing School Program and ha s completed Fundamentals of Nursing/Nursing 101 in lieu of a Nursing Assistant Program
- h) Successful completion of the C ape 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
Job Tags
Apprenticeship, Immediate start,