Brown Medicine·Newport, Rhode Island
Provides mobility interventions, including safe transfers and ambulation, to patients under the supervision of an RN and LRS therapists. Assists with activities of daily living and monitors patient responses to mobility goals while maintaining a safe environment.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High school graduate or General Equivalent Diploma. Current certification in Basic Life Support with Healthcare Provider. Certified Nursing Assistants preferred; Healthcare focused student or equivalent experience and/or education in patient mobility considered. Read, write, and speak English; ability to perform basic computer skills.Ability to identify and report unsafe situations to the Staff Nurse. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Experience and/or education in patient mobility recommended. font-size: 11.5ptInterpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital staff at all levels. font-size: 11.5ptReading and mathematical abilities in order to, complete documentation, operate monitoring equipment, and maintain an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety. WORK ENVIRONMENT ANDPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. Repeated bending, squatting, stooping. INDEPENDENT ACTION:Works under the supervision of the RN in collaboration with LRS therapists within the scope of Hospital and department policies and procedures. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. Supervisory staff is physically present most of the time. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 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.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and current BLS certification for healthcare providers. Experience in patient mobility or a CNA certification is preferred.
Market context
Rhode Island nursing jobs typically show steady demand, especially for RNs with medical-surgical or ambulatory experience and current state licensure. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer a BSN and wound care certifications, and this posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your Rhode Island RN license status and highlight any wound care or outpatient experience in your resume.
