<p>Nursing Assistant - Role Summary</p> <p>Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and support from admission through discharge. This role focuses on assisting with basic medical, personal, and rehabilitation needs while ensuring patient safety and comfort.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Patient Care Support</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility)</p> </li><li> <p>Support rehabilitation activities and patient ambulation</p> </li><li> <p>Clinical Tasks</p> </li><li> <p>Perform basic nursing assistant skills per RI Department of Health standards</p> </li><li> <p>Observe, document, and report patient conditions and changes to RN</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain accurate records in the electronic health record (EHR)</p> </li><li> <p>Safety & Environment</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain infection control and safety standards</p> </li><li> <p>Identify and report unsafe conditions or faulty equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in emergency/code situations when needed</p> </li><li> <p>Collaboration</p> </li><li> <p>Work closely with RNs to prioritize and organize patient care</p> </li><li> <p>Contribute to a team-focused, patient-centered environment</p> </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Active Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license </li><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA) </li><li>Basic computer skills </li><li>High school diploma (preferred) </li><li>Ability to care for patients across all age groups and backgrounds </li></ul> <p>Preferred Experience</p> <ul> <li>At least 1 year of experience as a Nursing Assistant </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <ul> <li>Healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.) </li><li>Physically active role (standing, walking, lifting patients, bending) </li></ul> <p>Core Values & Expectations</p> <p>Employees are expected to demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence </li><li>Build trust, value diversity, and collaborate </li><li>Focus on patient and community needs </li></ul> <p>This role is essential in delivering hands-on patient care, supporting nurses, and ensuring a safe, respectful, and efficient healthcare environment.</p> <p>Pay Range:</p> <p>$18.00-$25.82</p> <p>EEO Statement:</p> <p>Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906</p> <p>Work Type:</p> <p>M-F 9-330</p> <p>Work Shift:</p> <p>Day</p> <p>Daily Hours:</p> <p>4 hours</p> <p>Driving Required:</p> <p>No</p>