CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

State of Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential care and support to patients in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves performing a variety of tasks, including administering basic treatments, assisting with personal care, and maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of patient care principles and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care and making a positive impact in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care practices and infection control.
• Ability to perform routine hospital tasks and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and treatment to patients.
• Assist nurses with minor treatments and personal care.

Skills

Patient Care

First Aid

Infection Control

Basic Nursing Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant Registration

Job description

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Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform a variety of work involving direct care and treatment to patients and exercising custody and supervision of patients consistent with nursing care and special treatment plans. Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of a superior by whom routine work assignments are outlined; specific instructions are given with each new or unusual assignment; work is subject to review in process and upon completion for conformance with standards of care, policies, procedures, and instructions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

To perform a variety of duties involved in providing direct care and treatment to and supervision and custody of patients consistent with nursing care and special treatment plans.

To provide simple treatments, such as bandaging and administering enemas; assists a nurse in providing other minor treatments.

To provide personal care to patients, including baths, mouth care, perineal care, toiletry, hair care, and shaving.

To lift and transfer patients to and from beds, chairs, stretchers, tubs; utilizes correct body mechanics, and personal safety techniques.

To make ward rounds and observe each patient’s condition; reports unusual occurrences and irregularities to a superior.

To measure and record patients’ temperature (oral, rectal, axillary), pulse, respirations, height, weight (wheelchair, standard scale) and intake and output.

To collect and label specimens.

To transport/escort patients; assists with a variety of exercise, and recreational patient activities.

To maintain cleanliness and safety of the patient’s immediate environment; makes and changes beds, cares for patient’s clothing and personal effects.

To recognize and implement a full range of infection control and disease prevention measures, including TB, bloodborne pathogens, standard and isolation precautions.

To antiseptically clean toilets, bedpans, and other equipment used in the care and treatment of patients.

To use comfort, safety, and restraint devices as required by policy.

To provide patients with basic range of motion exercises.

To assist in providing food service for patients; feeds patients who require such assistance.

To collaborate with professional staff and contributes to treatment planning and quality assurance activities

To perform related work as required.

Required Qualifications For Appointment

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the practices involved in patient care, including those relating to first aid, housekeeping, personal needs, minor treatments and infection control and an ability to effectively apply this knowledge to the care, treatment and custody of patients; the capacity to recognize the uniqueness of each patient and the ability to apply the principles of preventive, restorative, and rehabilitative care in performing patient care; the ability to perform a variety of routine hospital tasks involved in the care and custody of patients; the ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions; the ability to maintain simple records; and related knowledge, skills, abilities, and capacities.

Education And Experience

Education: Sufficient to ensure the ability to read, write, and speak English; and

Experience: Training or employment involving the opportunity to gain familiarity with routine hospital or clinical patient care procedures.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Special Requirements

At the time of appointment must be registered as Nursing Assistant by the Rhode Island Department of Health per the General Laws of Rhode Island, and must maintain such registration as a condition of employment.

Supplemental Information

Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against:

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

Varicella (Chickenpox),

Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),

Hepatitis B titers,

Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at:

Cranston Ph: [phone] Fax:[phone]

Zambarano Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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Are you currently employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the State of Rhode Island as a member of LIUNA 808 (Zambarano) (64)? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you a member of LIUNA Local 808 at Zambarano? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

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To be considered for this position, you must meet certified nursing assistant registration requirements as required by Rhode Island law and regulations and you must maintain such requirements as a condition of employment. Do you possess a valid RI Certified Nursing Assistant license?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

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