Nursing assistant
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home, RN Nurse
Overview
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge.
A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health.
Brown University Health employees are expected to role‑model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, guiding our actions with patients, customers, and one another.
ResponsibilitiesSkills:
As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.
Skills:
Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate.
Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service.
Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse.
Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. Performs other related duties as required.
- Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant.
- High school graduate or its equivalent (preferred).
- Ability to perform basic computer skills.
- Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care throughout the life span, considering aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred.
Working Environment and Physical ConditionsWorks in acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift or turn patients and equipment.
Independent ActionWorks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required.
Pay Range18.00‑25.82
EEO StatementBrown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
LocationNewport Hospital – 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Work TypePer diem
Work ShiftVariable
Daily Hours12 hours
Driving RequiredNo
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