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

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

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