Certified Nursing Assistant-Nurse Floats

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care and support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role involves assisting with personal hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe environment for patients. The ideal candidate will have vocational training and a RI State Nursing Assistant license, along with a passion for helping others. Join a team committed to advancing medical care and providing compassionate support to patients in need. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients during night shifts.

Qualifications

• Vocational training and over six months of relevant experience required.
• Must possess a RI State Nursing Assistant license.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care and assist with personal hygiene.
• Record vital signs and maintain patient medical records accurately.
• Assist RN in caring for seriously ill patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Hygiene Assistance

Record Keeping

Education

Vocational/Technical Training

RI State Nursing Assistant License

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant-Nurse Floats

Department: KH-Nurs Floats

Operating Unit: Kent Hospital

Location: Warwick, RI

Job ID: 22065

Job Status: Part Time

Shift: Nights

Schedule: 11:00pm - 7:00am 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. Give enemas, reinforce simple non-sterile dressings, apply binders, collect specimens, apply heat or cold devices, and perform other routine tasks.
6. Assist the RN in caring for seriously ill patients or in complicated treatments or procedures.
7. Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment with well-stocked supplies and functioning equipment.
8. Maintain patient medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information legibly, accurately, and completely.
9. Observe assigned patients and report any patient care problems, changes in patient condition, or unexpected occurrences to RN/Team Leader.
10. Maintain current knowledge of specialty by attending seminars and in-services.
11. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

Vocational/Technical training and more than six months job-related experience or equivalent.

RI State Nursing Assistant license is also required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to, hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.