Brown University Health
Nursing Assistant
Newport Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Experience
- One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred.
- Education
- High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.
About the job
Provides personal care and basic nursing assistance to patients from admission through discharge under a Registered Nurse’s supervision.
What you'll do
- Provide personal care, basic nursing assistance, and rehabilitation support, including assisting with activities of daily living and ambulation.
- Report patient observations and unsafe conditions; maintain safety and infection control, document care, and respond in emergency or code situations.
- Collaborate with the Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities; may serve as a patient observer.
What they ask for
- Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant.
- Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
- Ability to perform basic computer skills.
- Knowledge and skills to provide care across the life span, considering aging, human development, and cultural patterns.
Nice to have
- High school graduate or its equivalent.
- One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant.
Pay
$18.00-$25.82 (base salary)
Tools
EHR
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