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 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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