Nursing Assistant

Summary

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

Position Definition

A Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm. The role supports patients who are residents of or receiving services from state-licensed health care facilities or agencies. The position requires an active Nursing Assistant license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, which guide interactions with patients, customers, and colleagues.

In addition, all employees are expected to demonstrate the organization’s core Success Factors:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus
• Collaboration

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Brown University Health employees embrace the mission of Delivering health with care and consistently demonstrate the organization’s values in all workplace interactions.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant collaborates to organize work and establish priorities while performing the following duties:

• Personal Care Skills
  Provides assistance with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.

• Basic Nursing Assistant Skills
  Performs nursing assistant functions as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.

• Rehabilitation Skills
  Assists patients with daily activities and ambulation as appropriate.

• Maintenance of a Safe Environment
  Reports unsafe conditions or situations to the Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor. Identifies equipment needing repair and removes it from service when necessary.

• Recognition and Reporting of Signs and Symptoms
  Observes, recognizes, and promptly communicates relevant patient observations to the Registered Nurse.

• Safety and Quality of Care
  Maintains quality assurance and infection control standards in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
  Accurately documents patient care data in the electronic health record (EHR), patient care flowsheets, and clinical records.
  Demonstrates the ability to perform responsibilities during emergency or code situations.
  May function as a patient observer when required.

• Additional Duties
  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Knowledge and Certifications

• 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 to patients across the lifespan, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns

Experience

• One year of experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred

Working Environment and Physical Conditions

The role is performed in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physician offices, and ancillary healthcare settings. Physical demands include prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, as well as repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. The position may require lifting, turning, or repositioning patients and equipment.

Independent Action

Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of hospital and departmental policies and practices, as well as Rhode Island Department of Health regulations. Refers complex or specialized issues to the supervisor as needed for clarification of policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Pay Range

$18.00-$25.82

Location

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

Work Type

3-12 hr shifts each week e/o w/e and hol

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.