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Nursing Assistants in Rhode Island

Nursing assistants provide basic patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other healthcare settings. They help patients with daily activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating, and monitor vital signs and health status In Rhode Island the median pay is $46,440 a year, 10% above the national median of $42,260.

$46,440median pay in Rhode Island, per year
$44,760–$47,460middle half earn
10,220employed in Rhode Island
$42,260U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Rhode Island

171open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in Rhode Island or remote
15employers hiring
87posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in Rhode Island and remote

  • Nursing Assistant · Veterans Health Administration · Providence, Rhode Island · $38126–$62249

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Service OrientationActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordination

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityMedicine and DentistryEducation and Training

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Nursing Assistants.

Licenses and training in Rhode Island

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O*NET-SOC 31-1131.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Rhode Island, annual.