About this role
- 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 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Nursing Assistant)
- Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
- Assists in orientation of other personnel to the unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Nursing Assistant – Grade: S7, Job Code: 8003
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
- 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
Other facts
About Cape Cod Healthcare
Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 physicians, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs.
We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape.
For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.
What you'll do
- The Nursing Assistant participates in the nursing process and assists in providing nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They also collect data for patient assessment and implement formal care plans.
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