Nursing Assistant II

About This Role

This role involves assisting in patient care from admission to discharge under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing personal care, basic nursing, and rehabilitation skills while maintaining a safe environment and accurately documenting patient data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities
• Perform personal care skills as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation
• Perform basic nursing assistant skills as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation
• Perform rehabilitation skills, including daily activities of living and ambulating patients
• Report unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor
• Report equipment in need of repair and remove it from service
• Communicate all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse
• Maintain quality assurance and infection control in accordance with established hospital and department policies
• Accurately document data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, and clinical data records
• Demonstrate ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations
• May function as a patient observer

Requirements

• Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant
• Ability to perform basic computer skills
• Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns

Qualifications

• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred
• One year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred

Nice to Have

• One year experience as a Nursing Assistant

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