MH Certified Nursing Assistant

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to these values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the RN regarding treatment results, observations, patient complaints, and other pertinent information about the condition of the patient.
• Demonstrate competence in providing patient care in accordance with established policy and procedure.
• Apply knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Perform and report patient care data accurately and according to policy and procedure.
• Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Assist in maintaining a healthy, clean, and safe environment for the patient and staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changes in workload or patient assignments.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform accurately and precisely in crisis and emergency situations when time is essential.
• Perform functions of an Observation Assistant when needed.
• Complete work assignments within an acceptable time frame and use time and resources efficiently.
• Develop and maintain efficient working relationships; be reliable in respect to attendance and punctuality.
• Recognize the importance of team efforts and partner with others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to quality services, offer creative solutions, and strive to improve work quality.
• Accept responsibility for all work performed and take appropriate corrective action as needed.

Requirements

• Is cooperative in interactions, treating customers with courtesy, respect, and compassion.
• Is patient when responding to questions and answers questions appropriately.
• Responds to requests in a timely manner and handles interruptions skillfully.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strives to resolve customer concerns to the customer's satisfaction.
• Responsible for ongoing development of work skills through inservices, formal educational programs, and on-the-job training.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and inservices as required.
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an understanding of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including safety issues.
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by the hospital and their locations.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification
• Current BLS Certification

Pay

$19.79-$28.86 per hour

Schedule

Per diem, variable shift

Location: Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street, Taunton, Massachusetts 02780