Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Telemetry Unit

Care New England Health System; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for part-time evening shifts in the Medical Telemetry Unit at Kent Hospital. The role involves providing essential patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining safety and cleanliness. Candidates should have vocational training and a valid Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license.

Qualifications

• More than six months of job-related experience preferred.
• Valid RI State Nursing Assistant license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care and perform routine treatments as directed.
• Check and record vital signs and assist with personal hygiene.
• Maintain patient records and report changes to RN.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Record Keeping

Education

Vocational/Technical Training

RI State Nursing Assistant License

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Telemetry Unit

Department: KH-ECCU

Operating Unit: Kent Hospital

Location: Warwick, RI

Job ID: 21084

Job Status: Part Time

Shift: Evenings

Schedule: 3:00pm - 11:00pm 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

• 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 vital signs and other measurements as indicated.
• Administer 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.
• 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 problems, changes in condition, or unexpected events to RN/Team Leader.
• Attend seminars and in-services to maintain current knowledge of the specialty.
• 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 is required.

Care New England Health System 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 the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and offering renowned services and innovative programs to engage in important health discussions.

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: Employees conduct themselves in accordance with the ethical standards of the organization, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.