4East full-time CNA day shift (7-730pm)

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, the Nursing Assistant assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission through discharge. The Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm. The role supports patients who are residents of or receiving services from healthcare facilities or agencies licensed by the State of Rhode Island. The Nursing Assistant must hold a current Nursing Assistant license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, which guide everyday actions with patients, customers, and colleagues. In addition, all employees are expected to demonstrate Brown University Health’s core Success Factors, including: Instilling trust and valuing differences, Maintaining a patient- and community-focused approach, and Collaborating effectively with others.

Requirements

Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Basic computer skills
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care across the lifespan, considering aging processes, stages of human development, and cultural patterns

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred

Responsibilities

Providing personal care to patients
Performing basic Nursing Assistant skills as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation
Assisting with daily activities of living and ambulating patients as appropriate
Maintaining a safe environment by reporting unsafe conditions, malfunctioning equipment, or hazards to the Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor, and removing equipment from service as needed
Recognizing and reporting pertinent signs, symptoms, and patient observations to the Registered Nurse
Maintaining quality assurance and infection control practices in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures
Accurately documenting patient care and clinical data in the electronic health record (EHR) and patient care flowsheets
Demonstrating the ability to perform responsibilities during emergency or code situations
Functioning as a patient observer when required
Performing other related duties as assigned