Nursing Assistant

Brown Medicine • Providence, RI

1d • 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.

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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees