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 **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:** 24 hours 7p-730a eow and eoh **Work Shift:** Night **Daily Hours:**  12 hours **Driving Required:** No