Trainee- Patient Care Services

Northern Light Mercy Hospital

Department: Float Pool

Position is located: Mercy Fore River

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Variable

P rogram begins July 12 th and CASAS reading assessments are required. Applicants will be contacted with information and dates.

Classes will be held on M/W/F with clinical on T/Th

Contact: RuthAnne at rhaley@northernlight.org to register.

Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainee assists the clinical nurse in carrying out direct and indirect Patient Care activities according to the defined plan of care. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the CNA performs selected nursing care activities as assigned by and, according to established policies, procedures, and standards of the Division of Patient Care Services. The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and/or proprietary information, and must handle & protect the information in accordance with hospital & system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position and conducts all job responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Attends and participates in all training required of the CNA trainee.
• Performs and functions under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to policies as well as the philosophy, vision, mission and values of the patient Care Services Division.
• Documents and performs Patient Care in accordance with established standards.
• Demonstrates punctuality and scheduling flexibility.
• Presents a professional image.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and coworkers.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and in a fiscally responsible manner, reports malfunctions according to procedure.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with patients and staff.
• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Maintain infection control standards by adhering to standard transmission-based precautions and practicing hand hygiene.

Other Information :

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to noxious odors.
• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.
• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.