Nursing Assistant

Summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, assists in the care of patients and/or families from admission through discharge.

Definition

A Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related healthcare assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm. This role applies to individuals residing in or receiving services from state-licensed healthcare facilities or agencies. The Nursing Assistant must hold a valid license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization’s core values:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Employees must also demonstrate the following Success Factors:

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

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant performs the following:

• Work Organization
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.
• Personal Care
• Provides direct personal care to patients.
• Basic Nursing Assistant Skills
• Performs duties as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.
• Rehabilitation Support
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Supports patient mobility and ambulation as appropriate.
• Safe Environment Maintenance
• Identifies and reports unsafe conditions or situations.
• Removes malfunctioning equipment from service and reports issues to appropriate personnel.
• Patient Monitoring and Reporting
• Observes and communicates patient conditions, signs, and symptoms to the Registered Nurse.
• Safety and Compliance
• Adheres to infection control and quality assurance standards.
• Documents patient care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR), flowsheets, and clinical documentation systems.
• Demonstrates readiness to respond in emergency or code situations.
• May serve as a patient observer.
• Additional Duties
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Knowledge

• Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of caring for patients across the lifespan, including consideration of:
• Aging processes
• Developmental stages
• Cultural differences

Experience

• One (1) year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work settings may include:
• Acute care hospitals
• Physician offices
• Other healthcare facilities
• Physical demands include:
• Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking
• Frequent bending, squatting, and stooping
• Lifting and repositioning patients and equipment

Independent Action

• Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within established hospital policies and state regulations.
• Refers complex or unclear issues to a supervisor as needed.

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: 24 hours 7p-730a eow and eoh

Work Shift: Night

Daily Hours: 12 hours

Driving Required: No