Nursing Assistant II
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, the Nursing Assistant II assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge. The role provides personal care and related health care assistance to individuals receiving services from a health care facility. The Nursing Assistant II is expected to 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 Registered Nurse supervision and within the scope of hospital and department policies and Rhode Island Department of Health requirements. It works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. The role may include patient observation and requires reporting complex issues to a supervisor when clarification of policies or procedures is needed.
Requirements
- Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to perform basic computer skills.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients throughout the life span, considering aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
- Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of hospital and department policies and Rhode Island Department of Health requirements.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods; repeatedly bend, squat, and stoop; and potentially lift or turn patients and equipment.
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.
- Perform personal care and basic nursing assistant duties under Registered Nurse supervision, as outlined by Rhode Island Department of Health requirements.
- Assist with activities of daily living and ambulate patients as appropriate.
- Help maintain a safe environment by reporting unsafe conditions and equipment needing repair, and removing 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
