Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies, the Nursing Assistant supports patient care from admission through discharge. This role involves assisting patients and families while promoting a safe, respectful, and compassionate care environment. A Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health services to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm. This role requires licensure as a Nursing Assistant issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health and applies to individuals working in state-licensed healthcare facilities or agencies.
Requirements
- Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license required
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Basic computer skills required
- Certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Understanding of patient care across the lifespan, including: Aging processes, Developmental stages, Cultural considerations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- One (1) year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred
- Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking
- Frequent bending, squatting, and stooping
- Ability to lift, turn, and reposition patients and equipment
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Registered Nurse to organize work and prioritize patient care
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Provide personal care in accordance with patient needs
- Assist with patient mobility, transfers, and ambulation
- Support rehabilitation activities as appropriate
- Perform basic Nursing Assistant skills as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health
- Observe and report patient conditions, changes, and symptoms to the Registered Nurse
- Accurately document care and observations in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and patient care flowsheets
- Assist in emergency or code situations as required
- May function as a patient observer
- Maintain a safe and clean patient environment
- Identify and report unsafe conditions or equipment in need of repair
- Follow infection control and quality assurance protocols
- Adhere to all hospital and departmental safety procedures
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Support a respectful, collaborative team environment
- Escalate concerns or issues to the Registered Nurse or supervisor
- Perform 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
