Brown Medicine
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Salary
$18 - $26 / HOUR
The Nursing Assistant provides personal care and health assistance to patients from admission through discharge under RN supervision. Key duties include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient symptoms, and maintaining a safe environment.
Candidates must hold a valid Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license and be certified in AHA Basic Life Support (BLS). A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and one year of experience is desired.
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant collaborates to organize work and set priorities and performs the following duties: Personal Care Skills Basic Nursing Assistant Skills As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation Rehabilitation Skills Assists patients with activities of daily living and ambulation as appropriate Maintenance of a Safe Environment Reports unsafe conditions or situations to the Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor Identifies and removes malfunctioning equipment from service Recognition and Reporting of Signs and Symptoms Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse Safety and Quality Maintains quality assurance and infection control standards in accordance with hospital and departmental policies Accurately documents care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), patient care flowsheets, and clinical data records Demonstrates ability to respond appropriately in emergency or code situations May function as a patient observer, as assigned Performs other related duties as required.
Basic Knowledge Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant High school graduate or equivalent preferred Ability to perform basic computer skills Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients across the lifespan, with consideration of aging processes, developmental stages, and cultural patterns Experience One year of experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred Working Environment & Physical Conditions Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physician offices, and ancillary healthcare settings Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping May be required to lift, reposition, or transfer patients and equipment Independent Action Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within hospital and departmental policies and practices and Rhode Island Department of Health regulations Refers complex issues to the supervisor when clarification of policies or procedures is required 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.
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