Certified Nursing Assistant-PACU (Per Diem)

Kent Hospital; Warwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with personal hygiene. The role requires vocational training and a valid nursing assistant license. This position is crucial in maintaining patient comfort and safety, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and supporting nursing staff in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical training and 6+ months relevant experience.
• RI State Nursing Assistant license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care and perform routine treatments.
• Check and record vital signs and other measurements.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Hygiene Assistance

Education

Vocational/Technical training

RI State Nursing Assistant license

Job description

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Responsibilities

1. Provide general patient care and perform routine treatments and procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse.
2. Assist patients with personal hygiene to promote comfort and well-being.
3. Check and record intake and output as ordered.
4. Take and record patients' vital signs and other measurements as indicated.
5. Administer 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 complex treatments or procedures.
7. Help maintain a safe and clean environment with well-stocked supplies and functioning equipment.
8. Maintain patient medical records accurately and legibly, documenting all care and significant information.
9. Observe assigned patients and report any problems, changes in condition, or unexpected occurrences to the RN/Team Leader.
10. Attend seminars and in-services to stay current in the field.
11. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Vocational/Technical training and over six months of relevant experience or equivalent.
• RI State Nursing Assistant license required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, are trusted organizations leading advances in medical research, attracting top specialists, and providing innovative healthcare programs.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined by the organization.

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 adherence to hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.