4East CNA - Part Time Night

Summary

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

Definition

A Nursing Assistant is a licensed paraprofessional trained to provide personal care, basic nursing support, and related healthcare assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm and who receive services from healthcare facilities or agencies licensed by the state. The Nursing Assistant must hold an active license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Organizational Values & Success Factors

Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, which guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

All employees are also expected to demonstrate the following Core Success Factors:

• Instills Trust and Values Differences
• Patient and Community Focus
• Collaboration

Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant collaborates with the Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant will:

• Perform personal care skills
• Perform basic Nursing Assistant skills as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation
• Assist with rehabilitation skills, including activities of daily living and ambulation as appropriate
• Maintain a safe environment by reporting unsafe conditions or situations to the RN, manager, or supervisor; reporting equipment in need of repair and removing equipment from service
• Recognize, observe, and report changes in patient condition and all pertinent signs and symptoms to the Registered Nurse
• Adhere to safety standards, quality assurance practices, and infection control procedures in accordance with hospital and departmental policies
• Accurately document care and observations in the electronic health record (EHR), patient care flowsheets, and clinical documentation systems
• Demonstrate the ability to perform responsibilities during emergency or code situations
• May function as a patient observer
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Knowledge

• Current Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic computer skills
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care across the lifespan, with consideration of aging processes, developmental stages, and cultural patterns

Experience

• One (1) year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred

Working Environment & Physical Conditions

• Works in healthcare environments including acute care hospitals, physician offices, and ancillary healthcare settings
• Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking
• Frequent bending, squatting, and stooping
• May be required to lift, move, and reposition patients and equipment

Independent Action

• Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within hospital and departmental policies and Rhode Island Department of Health regulations
• Refers complex or non-routine issues requiring clarification of policies or procedures to appropriate supervisors

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Pay Range

$18.00-$25.82

Location

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

Work Type

2 shifts per week, rotating holidays, every other weekend

Work Shift

Night

Daily Hours

12 hours

Driving Required

No

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.