Nursing Assistant II

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include providing personal care skills, assisting in daily activities, and maintaining a safe environment in healthcare settings.

The ideal candidate will hold a current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license and have basic computer skills. This position works at Rhode Island Hospital, with night shifts from 7pm to 7am, every other weekend and holiday.

Qualifications

• Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant.
• Ability to perform basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide care throughout the life span.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care under supervision.
• Assists with daily activities and ambulation.
• Documents pertinent observations to the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Basic Nursing Assistant Skills

Rehabilitation Skills

Quality Assurance

Infection Control

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant License

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge.

Definition

A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health.

Values and Success Factors

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors, which include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus
• Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs:

• Personal Care Skills
• Basic Nursing Assistant Skills as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation
• Rehabilitation Skills: performs daily activities of living and ambulates patient as appropriate
• Maintenance of Safe Environment: reports unsafe conditions/situations and equipment issues
• Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse
• Safety: maintains quality assurance and infection control in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives; accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, and clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations; may function as a patient observer and performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC KNOWLEDGE: 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.

EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises; prolonged sitting, standing, and walking; repeated bending, squatting, and stooping; may be required to lift/turn patients and equipment.

INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation; refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

7pm-7am; Every other weekend/ every other holiday

Work Shift

Night

Driving Required

No

Union

International Brotherhood Teamsters