CNA - Patient Care & Compassionate Support (Day Shift)

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care from admission to discharge under RN supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate, quality care and collaboration with the health team.

You will perform basic nursing assistant duties, assist with activities of daily living, and maintain safety and infection control in accordance with hospital policies. Eligibility includes RI CNA license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant.
• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform basic computer skills.
• Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities.
• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, perform personal care tasks and basic nursing assistant duties.
• Maintain a safe environment and report unsafe conditions or equipment needing repair.
• Observe, document, and report patient observations and vital signs as needed.
• Document data in the EHR and assist with patient care in emergencies or codes.

Skills

Rhode Island nursing license

Basic computer skills

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care from admission to discharge under RN supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate, quality care and collaboration with the health team.

You will perform basic nursing assistant duties, assist with activities of daily living, and maintain safety and infection control in accordance with hospital policies. Eligibility includes RI CNA license and BLS certification.