Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, assists in the care of patients and/or families from admission through discharge. A Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related healthcare assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm. This role applies to individuals residing in or receiving services from state-licensed healthcare facilities or agencies. The Nursing Assistant must hold a valid license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization’s core values: Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence Employees must also demonstrate the following Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus Collaborate effectively
Requirements
- Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license required.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of caring for patients across the lifespan, including consideration of: Aging processes Developmental stages Cultural differences
- One (1) year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.
- Provides direct personal care to patients.
- Performs duties as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Supports patient mobility and ambulation as appropriate.
- Identifies and reports unsafe conditions or situations.
- Removes malfunctioning equipment from service and reports issues to appropriate personnel.
- Observes and communicates patient conditions, signs, and symptoms to the Registered Nurse.
- Adheres to infection control and quality assurance standards.
- Documents patient care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR), flowsheets, and clinical documentation systems.
- Demonstrates readiness to respond in emergency or code situations.
- May serve as a patient observer.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
