Nursing Assistant PD

Brown Medicine; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a Nursing Assistant who will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide personal care and support from admission to discharge. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, maintaining a safe environment, observing and reporting patient status, documenting in the EHR, and cooperating with the health care team.

Rhode Island license and BLS are required; per diem, variable shifts, with pay range $18.00–$25.82 per

Qualifications

• Must obtain Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license within 15 days of hire.
• Hands-on patient contact must be supervised by a licensed RN.
• Basic computer skills.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Knowledge across lifespan care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN to organize work and set priorities.
• Assist with personal care under RN supervision.
• Perform rehabilitation activities and activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe environment and report unsafe conditions.
• Observe and report patient observations to the RN.
• Document data in EHR and care records; assist in emergencies.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Personal Care

Nursing Skills

Rehabilitation

Safe Environment

Observations & Reporting

Safety & QA

Education

Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY: 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. 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 tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties of Nursing AssistantsCollaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs:

• 1. white-space:pre Personal Care Skills
• 2. white-space:pre Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.
• 3. white-space:pre Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate
• 4. white-space:pre Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service.
• 5. white-space:pre Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse.
• 6. white-space:pre 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, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:NA candidate must obtain professional license within 15 days of hire. Any hands-on patient contact must be supervised by a licensed RN professional. 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.

Pay Range

$18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement

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

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

per diem, as needed, Sun-Sat

Work Shift

Variable

Daily Hours

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Per Diem - As required

Driving Required

Yes