Nursing Assistant Apprentice - Train & Grow in Acute Care

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant Apprentice for an evening shift (36/E/N), 7p-7:30a with rotating weekends and holidays. You will prepare rooms, assist with ADLs, and provide basic nursing tasks under RN supervision in a busy unit.

Requirements include a high school graduate or equivalent, BLS within 2 weeks of hire, English reading/writing at 12th grade level, and completion of the Nursing Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program leading to CNA, Grade 8.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalency or current enrollment in a co-op program
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within 2 weeks of hire
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral directions in English at the 12th grade level
• Excellent organizational skills and work pace in a busy acute care unit
• Must be 18 years old
• Upon completion of the Nursing Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program, will transfer into CNA, Grade 8 position

Responsibilities

• Admission/Transfer/Discharge duties: ready patient rooms, greet escort, inventory possessions
• Food Service: prepare meals, serve trays, assist feeding, record intake
• Personal Nursing Care: assist with ADLs, monitor vitals, document in EMR
• Ensure room readiness for admission and daily activities
• Conduct purposeful rounding using TLC model
• Respond to call bells promptly and report abnormal findings
• Maintain supplies and update daily white board
• Support safety by maintaining environment and observation where required

Education

High School graduate or equivalency

American Heart Association BLS certification

English reading/writing at 12th grade level

Nursing Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program completion

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant Apprentice for an evening shift (36/E/N), 7p-7:30a with rotating weekends and holidays. You will prepare rooms, assist with ADLs, and provide basic nursing tasks under RN supervision in a busy unit.

Requirements include a high school graduate or equivalent, BLS within 2 weeks of hire, English reading/writing at 12th grade level, and completion of the Nursing Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program leading to CNA, Grade 8.