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.
About the company
Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization’s core values:
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Compassion
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Accountability
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Respect
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Excellence
Employees must also demonstrate the following Success Factors:
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Instill Trust and Value Differences
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Patient and Community Focus
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Collaborate effectively
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant performs the following:
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Work Organization
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Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.
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Personal Care
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Provides direct personal care to patients.
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Basic Nursing Assistant Skills
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Performs duties as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.
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Rehabilitation Support
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Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
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Supports patient mobility and ambulation as appropriate.
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Safe Environment Maintenance
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Identifies and reports unsafe conditions or situations.
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Removes malfunctioning equipment from service and reports issues to appropriate personnel.
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Patient Monitoring and Reporting
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Observes and communicates patient conditions, signs, and symptoms to the Registered Nurse.
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Safety and Compliance
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Adheres to infection control and quality assurance standards.
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Documents patient care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR), flowsheets, and clinical documentation systems.
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Demonstrates readiness to respond in emergency or code situations.
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May serve as a patient observer.
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Additional Duties
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Basic Knowledge
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Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license required.
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Basic computer proficiency.
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Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
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Demonstrated knowledge of caring for patients across the lifespan, including consideration of:
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Aging processes
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Developmental stages
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Cultural differences
Experience
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One (1) year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
Working Environment & Physical Requirements
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Work settings may include:
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Acute care hospitals
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Physician offices
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Other healthcare facilities
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Physical demands include:
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Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking
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Frequent bending, squatting, and stooping
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Lifting and repositioning patients and equipment
Independent Action
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Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within established hospital policies and state regulations.
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Refers complex or unclear issues to a supervisor as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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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