Compassionate Nursing Assistant – Patient Care & Support

Lifespan; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse from admission to discharge. The role emphasizes compassionate care, safety, and compliance with hospital policies.

Applicants must hold a Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license, be BLS certified, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Basic computer skills are required; one year of nursing assistant experience is preferred.

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 BLS.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care across the life span.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN to organize work and set priorities.
• Provide personal care and basic nursing assistant skills.
• Perform daily living activities and assist patient ambulation.
• Maintain a safe environment and report unsafe conditions or equipment issues.
• Document observations in the EHR and communicate findings to the RN.

Skills

Nursing Assistant license

BLS

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse from admission to discharge. The role emphasizes compassionate care, safety, and compliance with hospital policies.

Applicants must hold a Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license, be BLS certified, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Basic computer skills are required; one year of nursing assistant experience is preferred.