GI Tech/Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Rhode Island post a median of $23.33 an hour, the middle half $21.91–$24.61, across 79 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in Rhode Island earn a median of $22.33 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Rhode Island requires of a certified nursing assistant
Nursing Assistant license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
- Training: at least 120 hours, 40 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Exam: Written and practical nursing assistant examinations approved by the Director; three attempts allowed, and the exams must be passed within one year of starting training.
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About the job
Accessibility Note
Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com
JOB TITLE: GI Tech
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
To provide assistance in the implementation of delegated patient care activity under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. To process Endoscopes according to recommended AORN and AAMI Standards. Assist physicians with procedures.
REQUIREMENTS
Nursing Assistant Program graduate preferred.
Six months experience in a health care setting preferred.
BLS required.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.
From Surgery Partners's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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