ED Nursing Assistant

• 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 caring for patients and/or families from admission through discharge.
• 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 Nursing Assistant works in healthcare facilities or agencies licensed by the state and must hold a valid Nursing Assistant license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
• Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, which guide everyday actions with patients, customers, and colleagues.
• In addition, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following Core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus Collaborate Principal

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Location

• The Miriam
• Hospital - 164
• Summit
• Ave
• Providence,
• Rhode
• Island 02906
• Work
• Type: 3:00p-11:30p; every other weekend, every other holiday
• Work
• Shift:
• Evening
• Daily
• Hours: 8 hours
• Driving
• Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of
• The
• Warren
• Alpert
• Medical
• School of
• Brown
• University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission