Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Surgical Stroke Unit

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Medical Surgical Stroke Unit. This full-time role involves providing essential patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining accurate medical records. Candidates must have vocational training and a valid nursing assistant license.

Qualifications

• More than six months of job-related experience or equivalent.
• RI State Nursing Assistant license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care and perform routine treatments.
• Assist with personal hygiene and check vital signs.
• Maintain patient medical records and report changes.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Hygiene Assistance

Record Keeping

Education

Vocational/Technical Training

RI State Nursing Assistant License

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Surgical Stroke Unit

Department: KH-5 WEST

Operating Unit: Kent Hospital

Location: Warwick, RI

Job ID: 22444

Job Status: Full Time

Shift: Evenings

Schedule: 3:00pm - 11:00pm EOW/EOH

Primary Function

Responsible for performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services to care for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and observe all hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Provide general patient care and perform routine treatments and procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse.
2. Assist with personal hygiene to promote patient comfort and well-being.
3. Check and record intake and output as ordered.
4. Take and record patient vital signs and other measurements as indicated.
5. Perform routine tasks such as giving enemas, reinforcing simple non-sterile dressings, applying binders, collecting specimens, and applying heat or cold devices.
6. Assist the RN in caring for seriously ill patients or in complicated treatments or procedures.
7. Help maintain a safe and clean environment with well-stocked supplies and functioning equipment.
8. Maintain patient medical records in an orderly manner, documenting all care provided and significant information legibly, accurately, and completely.
9. Observe assigned patients and report any problems, changes in condition, or unexpected occurrences to RN/Team Leader.
10. Attend seminars and in-services to maintain current knowledge of the specialty.
11. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Vocational/Technical training and more than six months of job-related experience or equivalent.
• RI State Nursing Assistant license is required.

Care New England Health System and its member institutions are trusted organizations fueling advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and offering renowned services and programs.

**Americans with Disability Act Statement**: External and internal applicants, as well as incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform essential functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodations.

**EEOC Statement**: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

**Ethics Statement**: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the organization's ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.