4E Part Time CNA- Day Shift

Summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with hospital and department 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 health care assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm. The Nursing Assistant provides care to individuals receiving services from state-licensed health care facilities or agencies and must hold a Nursing Assistant license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence , which guide everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

In addition, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following Core Success Factors :

• •Instill Trust
• •Value Differences
• •Patient and Community Focus
• •Collaboration

Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant collaborates with the Registered Nurse to organize work and establish priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant performs the following duties:

• •Provide personal care skills to patients
• •Perform basic nursing assistant skills as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation
• •Assist with rehabilitation activities, including activities of daily living and patient ambulation as appropriate
• •Maintain a safe patient care environment by reporting unsafe conditions or situations to the Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; report equipment in need of repair and remove from service as needed
• •Recognize and report changes in patient condition by communicating all pertinent observations to the Registered Nurse
• •Maintain quality assurance and infection control standards in accordance with hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives
• •Accurately document patient data in the electronic health record (EHR), patient care flowsheets, and clinical data records
• •Demonstrate the ability to perform responsibilities during emergency and code situations
• •May function as a patient observer
• •Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Knowledge and Education

• •Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant
• •High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• •Basic computer skills
• •American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• •Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan, including consideration of aging processes, stages of human development, and cultural diversity

Experience

One year of experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred

Working Environment and Physical Conditions

• •Works in health care environments such as acute care hospitals, physician offices, and ancillary health care facilities
• •Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking
• •Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping
• •May be required to lift, turn, or reposition patients and equipment

Independent Action

• •Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within hospital and department policies and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation
• •Refers complex or unusual issues requiring policy clarification to the supervisor

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:

7a-730p 2 12s per week, every other weekend, rotating holidays Work Shift:

Day Daily Hours:

12 hours Driving Required:

No