Brown Medicine·Providence, Rhode Island
The Mobility Assistant provides direct patient care by assisting with mobility interventions, transfers, and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They are responsible for monitoring patient responses, reporting changes in condition, and maintaining a safe environment for geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To be successful at Brown University Health, all employees commit to sharing our mission of “Delivering health with care” and successfully practicing our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, which guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. Employees are also responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Under direction of the RN and/or LRS therapists: Provides mobility interventions including safe bed mobility, transfers to and from bed and chair/commode, ambulation with/without assistive device. Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) with a focus on mobility independence to include: Ambulation Positioning Dressing Toileting Ensures accurate fitting of assistive device for mobility. Progresses individual patient mobility to achieve Johns Hopkins–Highest Level of Mobility (JH-HLM) Goal of the day. Communicates all pertinent observations to the responsible RN. Immediately reports patient complaints and observations, including, but not limited to: Abnormal vital signs Fever Chills Shortness of breath Chest pain Bleeding Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Maintains a safe patient environment. Complies with infection control practices in accordance with established Hospital and department policies and procedures. Performs basic patient care skills, such as vital sign reading and recording under the direction of the RN. Performs all essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of the geriatric, adult, and adolescent patient. Maintains education and competencies within the Departments of Nursing and LRS directed by supervisor. Assists with all aspects of the nursing process including, but not limited to: Assisting with collection of baseline and ongoing assessment data Following the management plan Monitoring the patient response to mobility interventions Provides and/or reinforces patient instruction regarding safe mobility, gait sequencing, and weight bearing status as appropriate. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control, in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations, including CPR.
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. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital staff at all levels. Reading and mathematical abilities in order to complete documentation, operate monitoring equipment, and maintain an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL 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 of 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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and current Basic Life Support certification. Experience or education in patient mobility is recommended, along with the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and turning patients.
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.