Brown University Health
Nursing Assistant- BERT
Rhode Island Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
About the job
Provides nursing assistant care and responds to behavioral emergencies using de-escalation and crisis-management techniques under Registered Nurse supervision.
What you'll do
- Provide personal care, assist with mobility, and observe and document changes in patient condition or safety.
- Respond to Code BERT activations, use approved de-escalation techniques, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
- Help mitigate environmental risks, participate in post-event debriefs, and maintain restraint and seclusion competency.
What they ask for
- Current Rhode Island or Massachusetts Nursing Assistant certification.
- Facility-approved de-escalation and restraint education certification, or obtain it within 3 months of hire.
- BLS certification.
- Basic computer proficiency.
Nice to have
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Pay
$24.36-$24.84 (USD; pay range; base salary or total pay not specified)
Tools
electronic health record
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