Nursing Assistant

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 QualificationsBasic 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