Nursing Assistant PD - Community Services

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); 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 at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. You will assist with daily living activities, mobility, and basic nursing tasks in a hospital setting.

The role requires current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license, BLS certification, and the ability to document observations accurately in the EHR. Per diem schedule, day shifts, driving may be required.

Qualifications

• Candidate must obtain professional license within 15 days of hire.
• Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Assist in personal care and basic nursing tasks under RN supervision.
• Perform daily living activities and ambulate patients as directed.
• Maintain a safe environment and report unsafe conditions.
• Document observations accurately in the EHR and care flowsheets.
• Communicate patient observations to the Registered Nurse.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Basic nursing assistance

Education

Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license

High school diploma or equivalent

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

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

Collaborate 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

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

Day

Daily Hours

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required

Yes