Nursing Assistant, Surgical Day Care

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant II for the Surgical Day Care unit in Hyannis, MA. The role provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, participates in the nursing process, and contributes to plan-of-care implementation.

The position requires current Basic Life Support, completion of an approved Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, or LPN program (or equivalent military experience), and ability to communicate in English. 40 hours/week, rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program, EMT or LPN program.
• Equivalent clinical Military experience or nursing student enrolled in an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the nursing process during delivery of patient care.
• Assists in providing nursing care to patients and collects data under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Participates in implementing a formal plan of care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Attends unit staff meetings and mandatory programs.
• Adheres to safety and body fluid policies.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge appropriate to the age of the patient served.
• Represents the hospital and maintains confidentiality while marketing services.
• Provides service excellence to patients, families, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics and assists in orientation of new staff.

Skills

Ability to read, write and communicate

Education

Nursing Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Program

EMT Program

LPN Program

Equivalent Military clinical experience

Nursing student enrolled in accredited Nursing School

Cape Cod Hospital NAII Training program

Job description

Job Title

Nursing Assistant, Surgical Day Care (261006-50006997)

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

• 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

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
• Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Program
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program
• Successful completion of an EMT Program
• 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 NAII Training program
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Successful passage of CPI training within 6 months of hire and must maintain recertification annually
• Successful passage of the Cape Cod Hospital written competency exam for NAII

Schedule Details

40 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days, 10a-6p, 11a-7p or 12p-8p, Occasional weekends & Holidays.

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department

CCH-Surgical Day Care

Pay Information

• Annual/Hourly : Hourly
• Hiring Pay Range : $ 19.35 - $ 31.81

Additional Pay Range Note

Hiring pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.