SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, the CNA–BERT provides high-quality patient care and support and serves as a designated responder for Code Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) activations, supporting patients and staff during escalating behavioral events through early intervention, de-escalation, and crisis management. DEFINITION: A CNA–BERT is a Certified Nursing Assistant trained in behavioral crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. This role functions as both a nursing assistant and a primary responder during Code BERT activations, supporting safe, coordinated behavioral response efforts. RESPONSIBILITIES: General CNA Duties: Provide personal care and activities of daily living Perform duties in accordance with state regulatory standards Assist with mobility and rehabilitation activities as appropriate Identify and report unsafe conditions and remove unsafe equipment Observe and report changes in patient condition, behavior, and safety concerns Accurately and timely document care in the electronic health record Follow infection prevention and safety protocols and may function as a patient observer when assigned BERT-Specific Duties: Respond to Code BERT activations initiated by any staff member Utilize verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques aligned with hospital protocols Collaborate with the interdisciplinary BERT team Assist in identifying and mitigating environmental risk factors contributing to escalation Recognize when escalation to Code Gray is required and communicate to the team Participate in post-event debriefs and restoration of a safe care environment Maintain ongoing competency in facility approved restraint and seclusion training Provide care across the lifespan with cultural sensitivity MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Current Rhode Island or Massachusetts certification as a Nursing Assistant Certification in facility approved de-escalation and restraint education, or obtained within 3 months of hire High school diploma or equivalent preferred BLS certification required Demonstrated basic computer proficiency WORKING ENVIORNMENT: Works in acute care and behavioral health settings. Requires prolonged standing, walking, and response to unpredictable patient behaviors and behavioral crises, including physical intervention consistent with de-escalation and restraint training protocols. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team during BERT activations. Exercises judgment within scope and seeks guidance for complex situations. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. Pay Range: $24.36-$24.84 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: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: 7a-7p Work Shift: Day Driving Required: No Union: International Brotherhood Teamsters As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission

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