About this role
Summary 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. Definition 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 Responsibilities Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant performs the following:
• Work Organization
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.
• Personal Care
• Provides direct personal care to patients.
• Basic Nursing Assistant Skills
• Performs duties as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.
• Rehabilitation Support
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs). • Supports patient mobility and ambulation as appropriate.
• Safe Environment Maintenance
• Identifies and reports unsafe conditions or situations. • Removes malfunctioning equipment from service and reports issues to appropriate personnel.
• Patient Monitoring and Reporting
• Observes and communicates patient conditions, signs, and symptoms to the Registered Nurse.
• Safety and Compliance
• 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.
• Additional Duties
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Basic Knowledge
• 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
Experience
• One (1) year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred. Working Environment & Physical Requirements
• Work settings may include:
• Acute care hospitals • Physician offices • Other healthcare facilities
• Physical demands include:
• Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking • Frequent bending, squatting, and stooping • Lifting and repositioning patients and equipment
Independent Action
• Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within established hospital policies and state regulations. • Refers complex or unclear issues to a supervisor as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities
• None
Pay Range: $18.00-$25.82 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906Work Type: 24 hours 7p-730a eow and eohWork Shift: NightDaily Hours: 12 hoursDriving Required: No