Collegiate Aide-Nursing LDR PD

About the Role

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Collegiate Aide Nursing PD performs a variety of patient care functions to provide assistance in carrying out patient care assignments. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age-specific needs of the patients. Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in assisting the professional nurse to perform clinical care and assessment of all patient populations.
• Complies with patient safety issues as defined by the JCAHO patient safety goals, including:
  • Accurate patient ID
  • Effective communication between caregivers
  • Accurate use of infusion pumps
  • Accurate use of clinical alarm systems
  • Accurate identification of correct surgical site
  • Compliance with CDC hand washing technique
• Performs and documents a comprehensive assessment of patient needs using unit-specific assessment forms, including:
  • Physical findings
  • Psychological data
  • Developmental tasks (as indicated)
  • Educational needs
  • Significant person/family support
  • Cognitive abilities
  • Major stressors
• Provides on-going patient/family education, including information on:
  • Anticipated Plan of Care
  • Test preparation
  • Medical treatment information
  • Community resources (if applicable)
  • Infant care (if applicable)
  • Self-care (if applicable)
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Assists registered nurse with all aspects of the nursing process, including:
  • Collection of baseline and ongoing assessment data
  • Following the nursing management plan
  • Monitoring patient response to nursing interventions
• Provides and/or reinforces patient instruction.
• Performs designated treatments under supervision according to Nursing Department Policy and Procedures.
• Functions as a patient sitter for safety watch cases.
• Assists in the overall function of the nursing unit under direction of the registered nurse.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Protects and preserves patient rights to confidentiality, including:
  • Discussing patient and/or family issues only when related to plan of care
  • Treating records, personal items, and correspondence with utmost security

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be actively enrolled in a bachelor of science program in nursing, associate degree program in nursing, accredited licensed practical nursing program, or registered nurse course of study in a National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., or a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program, and have completed two (2) clinical courses, including a Fundamentals of Nursing course.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support with Healthcare Provider required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Hospital with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

WIH Internal Posting Period: 8/12/26-8/21/26

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.