Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Telemetry Unit

Kent Hospital; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for its Medical Telemetry Unit. This role involves providing essential patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with hygiene, recording vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates should hold a valid RI State Nursing Assistant license and have a vocational/technical training background.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RI State Nursing Assistant license.
• Vocational/Technical training or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience of more than six months in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care and perform routine treatments.
• Assisting with personal hygiene and patient comfort.
• Checking and recording vital signs and patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RI State Nursing Assistant License

Vocational/Technical Training

Job description

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Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Telemetry Unit

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

• Provide general patient care and perform routine treatments and procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with personal hygiene to promote patient comfort and well-being.
• Check and record intake and output as ordered.
• Take and record patient's vital signs and other measurements as indicated.
• Give enemas, reinforce simple non-sterile dressings, apply binders, collect specimens, apply heat or cold devices, and perform other routine tasks.
• Assist the RN in caring for seriously ill patients or in complicated treatments or procedures.
• Help maintain a safe and clean environment with well-stocked supplies and functioning equipment.
• Maintain patient medical records in an orderly manner, documenting all care provided and significant information legibly, accurately, and completely.
• Observe assigned patients and report any care problems, changes in condition, or unexpected occurrences to the RN/Team Leader.
• Attend seminars and inservices to stay current with specialty knowledge.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Vocational/Technical training and more than six months of relevant experience or equivalent.
• RI State Nursing Assistant license is 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 fueling medical research, attracting top specialists, and providing 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 functions with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined by the organization.

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