4East CNA - Part Time Night
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission through discharge. Definition A Nursing Assistant is a licensed paraprofessional trained to provide personal care, basic nursing support, and related healthcare assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm and who receive services from healthcare facilities or agencies licensed by the state. The Nursing Assistant must hold an active license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, which guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. All employees are also expected to demonstrate the following Core Success Factors: Instills Trust and Values Differences Patient and Community Focus Collaboration
Requirements
- Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Basic computer skills
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care across the lifespan, with consideration of aging processes, developmental stages, and cultural patterns
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred
Responsibilities
- The Nursing Assistant collaborates with the Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities.
- Perform personal care skills
- Perform basic Nursing Assistant skills as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation
- Assist with rehabilitation skills, including activities of daily living and ambulation as appropriate
- Maintain a safe environment by reporting unsafe conditions or situations to the RN, manager, or supervisor; reporting equipment in need of repair and removing equipment from service
- Recognize, observe, and report changes in patient condition and all pertinent signs and symptoms to the Registered Nurse
- Adhere to safety standards, quality assurance practices, and infection control procedures in accordance with hospital and departmental policies
- Accurately document care and observations in the electronic health record (EHR), patient care flowsheets, and clinical documentation systems
- Demonstrate the ability to perform responsibilities during emergency or code situations
- May function as a patient observer
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
