Nursing Assistant II

Summary:

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and Imaging Services QA and Operational Effectiveness Manager within Hospital and department policies and procedures assists in caring for patients and/or families.

Responsibilities:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consistently applies the corporate values of respect honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Assists patients with dressing/undressing and handling storing etc. of personal belongings upon admission or discharge.

Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as ambulation positioning and toileting.

Communicates all pertinent observations to the responsible Registered Nurse. Immediately reports patient complaints and observations including but not limited to abnormal vital signs fever chills shortness of breath chest pain bleeding nausea vomiting and 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 point of care testing and specimen collection under the direction of the Nurse. Reports any finding to Professional Nurse.

Monitors arrivals and departures of all Diagnostic Imaging patients in the Pre/Post Procedure department.

Assists with oxygen therapy as directed by the Professional Nurse. Changes E cylinders attaches regulators and adjusts breathing apparatus. Monitors rate of flow. Reports finding to Professional Nurse.

Sets up cardiac monitoring devices according to procedure. Assists with cardiac monitoring runs 12 lead electrocardiogram (EKG). Reports findings to Professional Nurse.

Utilizes side rails restraints and assistive devices when available and necessary.

Records selected treatments and procedures for which she/he is responsible.

Maintains patient and family confidentiality according to established hospital standards for it.

Responsible for emergency and safety conduct according to hospital policy.

Performs all essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of the geriatric adult and adolescent patient.

Performs other related duties within scope of care as assigned including ordering/stocking supplies and paper forms monitoring expiration dates assisting Staff Nurse with patient prep and monitoring set-up in procedural areas.

Assists with both inpatient and outpatient transportation

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

High school graduate or General Equivalent Diploma. Current RI license as a Certified Nursing Assistant with current certification in Basic Life Support/healthcare provider.

Reads writes and speaks English. Possesses basic computer skills.

Has the ability to identify and report unsafe situations to the Staff Nurse.

Has the ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations including Basic Life Support.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

One years experience in a procedural setting or currently matriculated in a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing.

Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients visitors physicians and hospital staff at all levels.

Reading and mathematical abilities in order to perform and record tests observe IVs 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. May lift supplies up to 50 pounds and transfer patients by wheelchair or stretcher/bed.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Works under the supervision of the Lead / Staff Nurse and Imaging Services QA and Operational Effectiveness Manager 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 RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location:
Rhode Island Hospital USA:
RI:
Providence

Work Type:
Part Time

Shift:
Shift 1

Union:
IBT