CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT at State of careers Rhode Island

Burrillville, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

49187.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, First Aid, Infection Control, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Transfer, Personal Care, Specimen Collection, Range Of Motion Exercises, Treatment Planning, Housekeeping

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals Division Healthcare Health & Allied Professionals Salary $45,427.00 - $49,187.00 Job Profile JC-02152600-64 - Certified Nursing Assistant (LIUNA RILDC Local 808 BHDDH Zambarano) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours North 3 - 2nd Shift; 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Every other weekend and holiday; days off are to be determined Job Requisition Number JR100156 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (Open) Pay Grade C03113 A Classification Certified Nursing Assistant Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform a variety of work involving direct care and treatment to patients and exercising custody and supervision of patients consistent with nursing care and special treatment plans. Performs related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of a superior by whom routine work assignments are outlined; specific instructions are given with each new or unusual assignment; work is subject to review in process and upon completion for conformance with standards of care, policies, procedures, and instructions. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To perform a variety of duties involved in providing direct care and treatment to and supervision and custody of patients consistent with nursing care and special treatment plans. To provide simple treatments, such as bandaging and administering enemas; assists a nurse in providing other minor treatments. To provide personal care to patients, including baths, mouth care, perennial care, toiletry, hair care, and shaving. To lift and transfer patients to and from beds, chairs, stretchers, tubs; utilizes correct body mechanics, and personal safety techniques. To make ward rounds and observe each patient’s condition; reports unusual occurrences and irregularities to a superior. To measure and record patients’ temperature (oral, rectal, axillary), pulse, respirations, height, weight (wheelchair, standard scale) and intake and output. To collect and label specimens. To transport/escort patients; assists with a variety of exercise, and recreational patient activities. To maintain cleanliness and safety of the patient’s immediate environment; makes and changes beds, cares for patient’s clothing and personal effects. To recognize and implement a full range of infection control and disease prevention measures, including TB, blood born pathogens, standard and isolation precautions. To antiseptically clean toilets, bedpans, and other equipment used in the care and treatment of patients. To use comfort, safety, and restraint devices as required by policy. To provide patients with basic range of motion exercises. To assist in providing food service for patients; feeds patients who require such assistance. To collaborate with professional staff and contributes to treatment planning and quality assurance activities To perform related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the practices involved in patient care, including those relating to first aid, housekeeping, personal needs, minor treatments and infection control and an ability to effectively apply this knowledge to the care, treatment and custody of patients; the capacity to recognize the uniqueness of each patient and the ability to apply the principles of preventive, restorative, and rehabilitative care in performing patient care; the ability to perform a variety of routine hospital tasks involved in the care and custody of patients; the ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions; the ability to maintain simple records; and related knowledge, skills, abilities, and capacities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Sufficient to ensure the ability to read, write, and speak English; and Experience: Training or employment involving the opportunity to gain familiarity with routine hospital or clinical patient care procedures. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment must be registered as Nursing Assistant by the Rhode Island Department of Health per the General Laws of Rhode Island, and must maintain such registration as a condition of employment. Class Revised: April 27, 1997 Editorial Review: 3/15/03 Supplemental Information Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Varicella (Chickenpox), Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), Hepatitis B titers, Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at: Cranston Ph: (401) 462-2001 Fax:462-1683 Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524 Fax: 567-4003 Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, treatment, and supervision to patients according to nursing care and special treatment plans. Duties include monitoring vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, and maintaining a safe patient environment.