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 patient and family care from admission through discharge. The role provides personal care and related health care assistance to individuals receiving services from licensed health care facilities. The position may also function as a patient observer and performs other related duties as required. Employees are expected to role model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate its core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. The position works under the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and Rhode Island Department of Health regulations, referring complex issues requiring policy clarification to a supervisor.
Requirements
- Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant.
- Ability to perform basic computer skills.
- Certification in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, considering aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
- Ability to work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within applicable hospital, department, and Rhode Island Department of Health policies and regulations.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- One year of experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities.
- Provide personal care and perform basic nursing assistant skills as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.
- Assist with rehabilitation activities, including activities of daily living and ambulating patients as appropriate.
- Maintain a safe environment by reporting unsafe conditions and equipment needing repair, and removing such equipment from service.
- Recognize and communicate pertinent patient observations and signs or symptoms 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 in 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
