Nursing Assistant

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