Compassionate CNA — Hands-on Patient Care

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Rhode Island is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform patient care activities and related non-professional services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, recording intake/output, taking vital signs, and maintaining accurate medical records. Requires vocational/technical training and RI Nursing Assistant license. Six months of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical training or equivalent.
• RI State Nursing Assistant license is required.
• Six months of job-related experience or equivalent.

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.
• Assist with enemas, dressings, binders, specimens, and routine tasks under supervision.
• Support the RN in caring for seriously ill patients or during complex treatments.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment with stocked supplies and functioning equipment.
• Document care provided and significant information in patient records accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Vocational/Technical training

Job description

Kent Hospital in Rhode Island is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform patient care activities and related non-professional services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, recording intake/output, taking vital signs, and maintaining accurate medical records. Requires vocational/technical training and RI Nursing Assistant license. Six months of related experience is preferred.