Nursing Assistant - Day Shift, Newport Hospital

NPT Newport Hospital; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Newport Hospital, part of Brown University Health, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care from admission to discharge under RN supervision. Responsibilities include personal care, basic nursing tasks, rehab assistance, and safe environment maintenance, with accurate documentation in the EHR.

Qualifications include a Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license, BLS, and a high school diploma. This role requires ability to work in a hospital setting with varying shifts and emphasis on

Qualifications

• Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant.
• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.
• Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to care for patients across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities.
• Perform personal care and basic nursing assistant tasks.
• Assist with rehabilitation activities and activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe environment; report unsafe conditions and equipment needs.
• Document data in the EHR and care records; assist in emergencies.

Skills

Rhode Island nursing license

BLS certification

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Newport Hospital, part of Brown University Health, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care from admission to discharge under RN supervision. Responsibilities include personal care, basic nursing tasks, rehab assistance, and safe environment maintenance, with accurate documentation in the EHR.

Qualifications include a Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license, BLS, and a high school diploma. This role requires ability to work in a hospital setting with varying shifts and emphasis on