Nursing Assistant II — Night Shift Caregiver

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide patient and family care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting care from admission to discharge. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to hospital policies while delivering compassionate, patient-centered service in a busy Providence setting.

Responsibilities include direct personal care, basic nursing tasks per Rhode Island regulations, and effective communication of patient observations to the RN.

Qualifications

• Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.
• Candidates must have basic computer skills.
• One year of CNA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities.
• Perform personal care skills under the supervision of the RN.
• Perform basic nursing assistant tasks as outlined by Rhode Island regulations.
• Assist with rehabilitation activities of daily living and ambulation as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe environment and report unsafe conditions or needed repairs.
• Observe and report signs and symptoms to the RN.
• Participate in infection control and documentation in the electronic health record.
• May function as a patient observer.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license

High school diploma or equivalent

American Heart Association BLS certification

Ability to perform basic computer skills

One-year CNA experience preferred

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide patient and family care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting care from admission to discharge. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to hospital policies while delivering compassionate, patient-centered service in a busy Providence setting.

Responsibilities include direct personal care, basic nursing tasks per Rhode Island regulations, and effective communication of patient observations to the RN.