Nursing Assistant, Med Surg

Job Description - Nursing Assistant, Med Surg (260817-50025662)

Job Description

Nursing Assistant, Med Surg - (260817-50025662)

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

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• 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.

Additional NURSING ASSISTANT II PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
• Assists in orientation of other personnel to the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

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Nursing Assistant - Grade: S7, Job Code: 8003

• Ability to read, write and communicate 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) 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

• h) 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

Schedule Details: 32 Hours Per Week, Rotating Nights, 11p-7a, Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays (Float Pool)

Organization

: Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

: Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department: CCH-Float Pool

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: $19.35 - $31.81