Certified Nursing Assistant, Rehab Unit

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Nursing Assistant responsible for providing various patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role involves assisting with personal hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe environment for patients. Candidates must have vocational training and a valid state nursing assistant license. Join us in delivering quality care and support to our patients while enjoying a stable career in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care and perform routine treatments as directed.
• Assist with personal hygiene to promote patient comfort.
• Observe assigned patients and report any problems to RN.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Basic Medical Procedures

Hygiene Assistance

Observation Skills

Education

Vocational/Technical training

RI State Nursing Assistant license

Job description

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. 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 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 inservices to stay current with specialty knowledge.
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 required.

About Care New England Health System

Care New England 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 driving advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and offering innovative health programs.

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

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Applicants and employees who become disabled must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined by the organization.

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