Nursing Assistant

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

4d•$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 their families from admission through discharge. The role provides personal care and related health care assistance to people who are sick, disabled, or infirm and receiving services from a licensed health care facility or agency. The Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional who holds a license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Employees are also expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences; and Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate. The Nursing Assistant works under the Registered Nurse's supervision, within the scope of hospital and department policies and Rhode Island Department of Health regulations. The position is based at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. The schedule is two 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday. The stated pay range is $18.00–$25.82.

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 care.
Ability to work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and Rhode Island Department of Health regulations.

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.
Provide personal care and perform basic Nursing Assistant skills as outlined by Rhode Island Department of Health regulations.
Assist with rehabilitation skills, including activities of daily living and ambulating patients as appropriate.
Maintain a safe environment by reporting unsafe conditions or situations and reporting equipment that needs repair; remove such 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 in emergency or code situations.
May function as a patient observer.
Refer specific, complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of department policies or procedures is required.
Perform other related duties as required.