Brown Medicine·Providence, Rhode Island
The Nursing Assistant collaborates with Registered Nurses to provide personal care and basic nursing assistance to patients from admission to discharge. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, documenting patient data in the EHR, and reporting changes in patient conditions.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE: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 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:One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred.WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:Works in healthcare environments such as 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/turn patients and equipment.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Works 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.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.
Candidates must hold a current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant and be certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with one year of experience in a similar role.
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.