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