Nursing Assistant II
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures, the Nursing Assistant II assists with care for patients and/or families from admission through discharge. The role provides personal care and related health care assistance to individuals receiving services from a licensed health care facility. The Nursing Assistant II works within the scope of applicable Rhode Island Department of Health regulations and refers complex matters requiring policy clarification to a supervisor. Employees are expected to role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. This position is based at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. The work shift is day; the schedule is identified as EOW, EOH.
Requirements
- Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant.
- Certification in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
- Ability to perform basic computer skills.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, considering aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- One year of experience as a Nursing Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities.
- Perform personal care and basic Nursing Assistant skills under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and ambulate them as appropriate.
- Maintain a safe environment by reporting unsafe conditions or situations and reporting equipment needing repair; remove such equipment from service.
- Communicate pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse.
- Maintain quality assurance and infection control in accordance with hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Accurately document data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, and clinical data records.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform responsibilities during emergency or code situations.
- May function as a patient observer.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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