Patient Care Assistant — Per Diem & Flexible Shifts

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

Job summary

Brown University Health's Miriam Hospital in Providence is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patients from admission to discharge under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. This paraprofessional role involves personal care, basic nursing tasks, and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include organizing work with the RN, performing daily living activities, maintaining a safe environment, documenting in the EHR, and recognizing changes in patient condition.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license within 15 days of hire.
• Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN to organize work and set priorities.
• Perform personal care and basic nursing assistant tasks.
• Support rehabilitation activities and safe environment.
• Document data in the EHR and report observations to RN.
• Demonstrate infection control and patient safety practices.

Skills

Basic patient care

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS certification

RI Nursing Assistant license

Job description

Brown University Health's Miriam Hospital in Providence is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patients from admission to discharge under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. This paraprofessional role involves personal care, basic nursing tasks, and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include organizing work with the RN, performing daily living activities, maintaining a safe environment, documenting in the EHR, and recognizing changes in patient condition.