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 02906
Work Type:
24 hours 7a-730p eow eoh
Work Shift:
Day
Daily Hours:
12 hours
Driving Required:
No