About this opportunity
Brown University Health lists this Nursing Assistant opportunity in providence, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nursing AssistantUnder 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.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:CompassionAccountabilityRespectExcellenceEmployees must also demonstrate the following Success Factors:Instill Trust and Value DifferencesPatient and Community FocusCollaborate effectivelyResponsibilitiesUnder 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 QualificationsBasic 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 processesDevelopmental stagesCultural differencesExperience:One (1) year of Nursing Assistant experience preferred.Working Environment & Physical RequirementsWork settings may include: Acute care hospitalsPhysician officesOther healthcare facilitiesPhysical demands include: Prolonged sitting, standing, and walkingFrequent bending, squatting, and stoopingLifting and repositioning patients and equipmentIndependent ActionWorks 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 ResponsibilitiesNone
Worksite address
providence, RI, 02906, US
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