Nursing Assistant - Part Time Days

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

2d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, the Nursing Assistant helps care for patients and/or families from admission through discharge. The role provides personal care and related health care assistance to people who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and requires a Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license. The position is based at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, and requires two 12-hour day shifts every other weekend/holiday. Driving is required.

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 care for patients throughout the life span, considering aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and Rhode Island Department of Health regulations.
Refer specific, complex problems to a supervisor when clarification of department policies or procedures may be required.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation 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 skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
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 or situations and equipment needing repair, and removing faulty equipment from service.
Recognize and communicate pertinent patient observations, including signs and symptoms, to the Registered Nurse.
Maintain quality assurance and infection control according to 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/code situations; may function as a patient observer.
Perform other related duties as required.