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 patients in a healthcare facility. The Nursing Assistant collaborates with the Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities, performs assigned care within the scope of applicable policies and regulations, and may function as a patient observer. The position works under Registered Nurse supervision and refers specific, complex problems to a supervisor when clarification of policies or procedures is needed. There are no supervisory responsibilities. Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace the organization's mission of delivering health with care and model its values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Employees are also expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.
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).
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients throughout the life span, considering aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
- High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
- One year of experience as a Nursing Assistant is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate 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 skills under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Perform basic Nursing Assistant skills as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.
- Support rehabilitation by assisting with activities of daily living and ambulating patients as appropriate.
- Report unsafe conditions or situations to the Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; report equipment in need of repair and remove it from service.
- Recognize and communicate pertinent patient observations and signs and 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 and 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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