4E Part Time CNA- Day Shift

TMH The Miriam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant at The Miriam Hospital works under RN supervision to provide personal care and assist with daily living activities, from admission to discharge.

The role requires RI Nursing Assistant license, BLS, and basic computer skills; routine documentation in the electronic health record and participation in patient safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license
• BLS certification required
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to organize work and establish priorities
• Provide personal care skills to patients
• Assist with activities of daily living and ambulation as appropriate
• Report changes in patient condition to the RN
• Document patient data in the electronic health record (EHR) and care flowsheets

Skills

Nursing Assistant license

Basic computer skills

BLS certification

American Heart Association Healthcare 

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in the care of patients and/or families from admission through discharge.

Definition A Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm.

The Nursing Assistant provides care to individuals receiving services from state-licensed health care facilities or agencies and must hold a Nursing Assistant license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, which guide everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

In addition, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following Core Success Factors: Instill Trust Value Differences Patient and Community Focus Collaboration Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Assistant collaborates with the Registered Nurse to organize work and establish priorities.
• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant performs the following duties:
• Provide personal care skills to patients
• Perform basic nursing assistant skills as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation
• Assist with rehabilitation activities, including activities of daily living and patient ambulation as appropriate
• Maintain a safe patient care environment by reporting unsafe conditions or situations to the Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; report equipment in need of repair and remove from service as needed
• Recognize and report changes in patient condition by communicating all pertinent observations to the Registered Nurse
• Maintain quality assurance and infection control standards in accordance with hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives
• Accurately document patient data in the electronic health record (EHR), patient care flowsheets, and clinical data records
• Demonstrate the ability to perform responsibilities during emergency and code situations
• May function as a patient observer
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Knowledge and Education
• Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic computer skills
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan, including consideration of aging processes, stages of human development, and cultural diversity

Experience

• One year of experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred

Working Environment and Physical Conditions

• Works in health care environments such as acute care hospitals, physician offices, and ancillary health care facilities
• Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking
• Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping
• May be required to lift, turn, or reposition patients and equipment

Independent Action

Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within hospital and department policies and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation Refers complex or unusual issues requiring policy clarification to the supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Pay Range

Pay Range: $18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.

Location

Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

Work Type: 7a-730p 2 12s per week, every other weekend, rotating holidays

Work Shift

Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 12 hours Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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