Certified Nursing Assistant, Progressive Care Unit

Care New England Health System; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant for its Progressive Care Unit. This part-time role involves providing essential patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining accurate medical records. The ideal candidate will have vocational training and a Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license, along with a passion for helping others. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality care and making a difference in patients' lives during night shifts. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Vocational training and 6+ months of relevant experience required.
• Must possess RI State Nursing Assistant license.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care and assist with personal hygiene.
• Monitor and record vital signs and assist in maintaining a safe environment.
• Document all care provided and report any changes in patient condition.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Hygiene Assistance

Record Keeping

Education

Vocational/Technical Training

RI State Nursing Assistant License

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant, Progressive Care Unit

Department: KH-Progressive Care

Operating Unit: Kent Hospital

Location: Warwick, RI

Job ID: 21304

Job Status: Part Time

Shift: Nights

Schedule: 7:00pm - 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—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—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 Disability 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.