SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Cardiovascular/ Elecrtophysiology Laboratory Manager and according to established protocols, assists clinically and technically in invasive and non-invasive cardiac catheterization/ electrophysiology procedures utilizing specialized equipment while maintaining patient safety and comfort. Sets up, operates, and maintains specialized physiological systems and instrumentation used for patient monitoring during cardiac catheterization/ electrophysiology procedures. May assist physicians in the preparation and performance of procedures. Acquires, enters, and records data and performs various tests and calculations. Shares essential information through documentation and verbal communication. Participates in continuous process improvement activities in the unit. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Cardiac Catheterization: Sets up, activates, and checks all monitoring and recording equipment necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization procedures. Balances and/or calibrates equipment such as hemodynamic recorder, blood gas apparatus, transducers, and cardiac output computers. Operates various biomedical equipment utilized to monitor patient status and acquire data during cardiac catheterization procedure, including: digital angiography computer, ECG machine, cardiac output computer, angio anlyzer, blood gas apparatus, contrast injectors, intracoronary ultrasound console, and AngioJet. Sets up fluoroscopy and cineangiography radiologic equipment as prescribed by physician. Operates and maintains x-ray dark room, including developing, editing, splicing, and storage of cine films. Constantly assesses equipment for proper functioning, reliability, and cleanliness. Notifies Manager of malfunctions. Records and maintains raw data and makes calculations for determination of derived data. Monitors patient’s hemodynamic status during preocedures and alerts physician of changes in pressure, heart rate, cardiac rhythm, oxygen saturation, or blood gas results. May transport patient to cath/EP lab or other hospital areas. Sets up lab including equipment, instruments, and catheterization supplies prior to procedure. May position, prep and drape patient. Assists in maintaining and providing supplies and equipment for laboratory. According to established procedures, cleans and prepares med-surg supplies equipment and instruments for sterilization; replenishes supplies and cleans lab procedure rooms. Maintains established hospital and department policies, procedures, and objective for quality improvements, safety, and environmental and standard precaution infection control. Participates in new and/or ongoing research projects. Performs other related duties as required. Electrophysiology: Performs the technical operations required for the performance of routine diagnostic through advanced interventional electrophysiology procedures to include electrophysiologic monitoring and diagnostic testing in a safe and efficient manner. This includes all aspects of connection, interfacing, monitoring, operational integrity, repairing and troubleshooting complex technical EP equipment and instruments including but not limited to the physiologic recording system, 3-D mapping systems, intra-cardiac ultrasound equipment, biplane x-ray system, ablation generators, external defibrillators, cardiac stimulators and device programmers. Participates in procedural activities within scope of position including room prep and breakdown, fluid preparation, stocking rooms, QC checks, room cleanup, sterile tray and sterile field setup, cleaning and packaging items to be sent for sterilization, and supply inventory. Assists in paper based and electronic procedural documentation, data entry, and report generation. Assists as surgical scrub tech during device implants following hospital policy using aseptic technique as needed. Transports patients and equipment to and from procedure area as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Associate of science degree in AMA accredited Allied Health related field or a certificate of completion from an accredited program in radiology, cardiovascular technology, nursing, engineering or related health science required. Licensed Radiologic Technologist or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist certification) required Certification in BLS and ACLS required within 3 months of hire or transfer into the position. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: 1 year experience in Cardiac Cath Lab, Electrophysiology Lab or Interventional Radiology Lab required. Demonstrated knowledge and experience setting up, operating and maintaining technical Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiologic equipment. Analytical skills to assess operation and reliability of Cath/EP equipment, interpret intracardiac data and make accurate measurements of intracardiac recordings. Mathematical skills to perform calculation of data. Understanding of cardiovascular physiology and disease and the ability to recognize changes in patient condition. Visual acuity to monitor equipment gauges and displays, read labels and charts and the like. Demonstrated ability in advanced ECG interpretation, arrhythmia recognition and sterile techniques. Physical ability to assist with transport and transfer of patient and equipment as well as to stand for prolonged periods of time during procedures which require wearing a lead apron. Interpersonal skills to explain procedures, elicit cooperation of patient during procedures and exchange information with physicians and other hospital personnel. Ability or perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillate patients. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Works in laboratory and surgical procedure area with some exposure to hazards such as low level radiation from x-ray equipment, blood samples and electrical shock from high voltage cables, but hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety precautions. Requires considerable walking, standing, lifting and carrying items. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies are required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range: 

$40.10-$65.65

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

4, 10-hour shifts, rotating on-call responsibilties

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

**Eligible for up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus**

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the MRI Manager, Medical Imaging and Lead MRI Technologists for the MRI Division, and according to standard procedures, operates an MRI unit and related equipment, in order to produce MR images of any designated anatomical area. Collects and completes records on patient data and equipment operation. Provide assistance to patients and radiologists. Solve minor equipment problems. Performs calibration tests and other quality control functions on equipment, and notifies service personnel as required. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and Rhode Island Hospital’s mission, vision and values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understands and practices principles of safety with regards to strong magnetic fields as those generated by MRI systems per RIH “MRI MAGNETIC FIELD SAFETY GUIDELINES” (Policy MRI-02).

Prepares and tests the MRI unit for daily operation.

Recognizes and reports any equipment problems, errors and malfunctions.

Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems per department guidelines and/or vendor assistance.

Screens all patients, visitors and non-MRI personnel prior to entry into zones 3 & 4 of the MRI department and obtaining radiologist approval when necessary.

Appraises physical condition and level of cooperation of all patients to determine ability to comply with and tolerate the MRI exam.

Selects proper technical factors, utilizes & manipulates appropriate parameters on an individual patient basis.

Verifies and/or obtains informed consent for examinations requiring consent.

Able to record, obtain and communicate appropriate medical history from: patient, chart, referring physician, and/or electronic medical record needed to complete the study.

Including patient labs (i.e. creatinine to calculate eGFR) in addition to the patient history to assess the need for radiologist approval for contrast.

Accurately performs eGFR calculations and obtains approval for the administration of contrast when necessary.

Accurately calculates and administers contrast per the department guidelines and dosage charts.

Positions patients for imaging to obtain satisfactory examinations and performs requested procedures.

Protects and immobilizes patients in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

Utilizes a wide variety of technical equipment including computers, radio frequency and gradient coils, power injectors, monitoring and other miscellaneous equipment to produce MRI images.

Ability to perform complex imaging of cross-sectional, multi-planar generated MR images, recognizing normal pertinent anatomy.

Prepares, labels & QCs images to be interpreted by the radiologist, including appropriate laterality, contrast amount/type, tech ID, image weighting, saturation techniques, etc.

Assists the radiologists to implement new protocols.

Participates in in-service education programs for technical staff and other hospital support groups.

Participates in clinical instruction and supervision of radiology students and newly hired staff.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of the latest developments in the MRI field.

Maintains knowledge of nursing procedures such as sterile techniques and infection control.

Able to assist with discharge instructions following MR exams / procedures.

Observes established departmental policies and guidelines, as well as state, local and federal regulations.

Maintains ethical conduct with all medical and non-medical personnel.

Upholds Diagnostic Imaging Universal Standards & Expectations in the MRI work environment.

Maintains working area in a clean and orderly condition.

Performs other related duties as assigned and/or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

This position requires thorough knowledge of a specialized MRI technology.

Must be registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiological Technology (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).

Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy advanced MRI applications and computer operations.

MRI certification through the ARRT. New grads may obtain within 90 days of hire

Current BLS Certification from AHA, BLS for Healthcare Providers. Basic understanding of the operation of computer consoles.

An in-depth knowledge of the MRI equipment in order to analyze equipment problems and arrange for its repair.

Appropriate interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, patients’ families, departmental staff, physicians and others.

EXPERIENCE:

Six months recent experience as an MRI Technologist or successful completion of an accredited MRI program with a minimum of 1200 clinical hours completed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Individual has prior experience working in a healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices or ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing. Individual will have exposure to high magnetic fields. Applicant cannot have any physical condition that would be aggravated by magnetic fields, acoustic noise, and occasional RF exposure. Ability to utilize and obtain basic vital signs (i.e. blood pressure, heart rate, pulse ox). Able to competently insert &remove IVs for contrast administration. Ability to learn to administer IM injections per radiologist instructions. May be in contact with patients with communicable diseases. Ability to hear verbal direct request from physicians, patients, etc. Ability to crouch, reach and lift to allow appropriate manipulation, positioning and placement of MR coils and ancillary equipment. Ability to see for appropriate visualization in the MRI environment. Ability to lift and move patients to and from scanner table, transport patients in wheelchairs and/or stretchers.

Pay Range: 

$40.10-$65.65

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

Rotating evenings 3p-1130p

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY: Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment. Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices. Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices. Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc. Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories. Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers. Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices. Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering. Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex. Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate. Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed. Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer. Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose. Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer. Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc. Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck. Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary. May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons. Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools. Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather. Changes cubicle curtains and draperies. Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same. Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed. Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request. Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room. Services batteries on all battery operated devices. Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc. Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence. Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms. May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions. Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure. Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers. Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers. Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks. Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures. Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show. EXPERIENCE: At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting. Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions. Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass. Exposure to all types of weather conditions. Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

7a-3:30p e/o w/e & hol.

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment. Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices. Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices. Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc. Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories. Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers. Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices. Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering. Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex. Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate. Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed. Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer. Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose. Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer. Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc. Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck. Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary. May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons. Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools. Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather. Changes cubicle curtains and draperies. Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same. Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed. Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request. Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room. Services batteries on all battery operated devices. Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc. Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence. Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms. May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions. Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure. Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers. Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers. Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks. Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures. Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show. EXPERIENCE: At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting. Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions. Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass. Exposure to all types of weather conditions. Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

6p-10p e/o w/e & hol. 3p-11:30p

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Manager and Production Coordinator, according to established recipes and procedures, prepares, seasons, and cooks food for hospital patients and the cafeteria. Responsible for maintaining established standards of quality food production. Prepares main menu entrees, such as meats, sauces, gravies, and the like. Assists in cooking menu entrees, salads, cold plates, etc. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: ResponsibilitiesReviews menu entrees in order to ensure that menu items are prepared on a timely basis, and those items, which require advanced preparation (meats, sauces, etc.) are prepared/cooked and ready for their assigned menu.Reviews food production figures in order to determine the quantity of main entrees to prepare; coordinates food preparation quantities with supervisor in order to minimize spoilage and waste.Measures, weighs and combines ingredients of quantity, preparation of soups, meats, sauces, gravies, and the like in accordance with specific recipes.Cooks regular and special diet foods according to recipes; inspects and tastes food for correct seasoning, quality and proper serving temperature.Operates a variety of manual and automatic kitchen equipment, such as ovens, microwaves, grills, fryers, blenders, slicers, mixers and the like.Estimates food requirements and controls serving portions in order to control costs and reduce waste and “leftovers”.Ensures that all equipment, utensils and work areas are maintained in an orderly and sanitary condition.Ensures that all foodstuffs are properly covered, stored and dated. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred. Manager Certified in Food Safety License preferred Work requires that ability to read, write, and speak English and perform mathematical calculations. The ability to plan food preparation in order to ensure that menu items are properly prepared for their assigned menu. The physical ability to work for long periods in a standing position and to lift moderate to heavy food supplies. The ability to operate a variety of kitchen equipment efficiently and safely. Ability to read and follow recipes. EXPERIENCE: Associates Degree in Culinary Arts referred with a minimum of one (1) year experience. Three (3) years of extensive production experience in quantity food preparation (entrees, sauces, soups, etc.) preferred. Other education and experience will be considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills.s WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Works in the kitchen where there is some discomfort due to temperature and noise. Physical ability to work for long periods in a standing position and to lift moderate to heavy food supplies. Continuous walking standing and lifting is required. Exposed to equipment, which could result/cause cuts and burns. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.ss

Pay Range:

$22.18-$23.18

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

5a-1:30p various weekdays and every other weekend

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Summary:
Reports to the Manager or Director of Case Management. Provides coordinated care support to facilitate and expedite patient care services. Participates in daily rounds and collaborates with the clinical healthcare team across the patient care continuum to include preadmission and post hospital discharge. As a member of that team, shares responsibility for the implementation of the discharge plan; ensures efficient and effective delivery of patient care services through the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources. Full time, part time per diem and job share schedules available.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities:
Partners with medical staff and other members of the healthcare team in collaboration with the patient/family to facilitate the plan of care for a defined patient population across the continuum of care. Identifies a high-risk patient population within the caseload for care management assessment screening and targets interventions in conjunction with the healthcare team within one business day of patient admission
Participates in daily care rounds to collaborate with members of the patient 's healthcare team as well as to evaluate and facilitate development and implementation of the discharge planning process. Develops the initial patient discharge plan and reviews with patient, family members and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Reassesses the discharge plan daily during collaborative care rounds.
Proactively builds post hospital referrals and sends to the Transition Care Coordinator when indicated to facilitate timely discharge.
Delivers Important Message follow-up notices to all Medicare patients according to CMS regulations. Follows CMS and DOH regulations in relationship to discharge guidelines and patient rights.
Coordinates the length of stay with the physician care team and patient. Ensures team is informed of insurance qualifiers that may affect the discharge plan. Discuss approaching discharge readiness of patients. Identify and assess readmitted patients and complex patients in collaboration with members of the healthcare team to coordinate discharge.
Advocates for the patient and advises the patient regarding financial implications of their discharge plan when coordinating care for the patient. Communicates the discharge plan, including post facilitygency acceptance, to patients, families and all members of the care team.
Documents final discharge disposition in progress notes. Develops appropriate patient care reports to ensure safe patient handovers occur as a patient is transferred from one patient care area to the next. Provides care plan direction for the advancement of a patient care delivery system which supports managed care strategies and decreases readmission risk.
Acts as a change agent by identifying opportunities to improve patient flow and reduce service delays through problem resolution and follow-up.
Demonstrates a fundamental grounding in nursing theory and practice with a clinical background within a defined content area. Remains current on the latest concepts techniques and methods relative to his/her service.
Demonstrates knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations.
Reviews and acts as a change agent by identifying opportunities to improve patient flow and identifies and reduces service delays through problem resolution and follow-up. Identifies and tracks service and discharge patient delays.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities as requested: i.e. OpX teams weekly long LOS reviews interdisciplinary rounds readmission reviews. Participates in Orienting of New staff as requested.
Participates in ongoing education-related professional activities and affiliations to maintain an advanced level of knowledge of patient care services third party payer and managed care requirements and case management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Graduate of a School of Nursing with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
Bachelor 's Degree Required

Certification in Case Management by a nationally recognized organization preferred.
AHA BLS Provider Required.
EXPERIENCE:
Three years of clinical experience with recent experience in case management, community case management, patient navigation, or discharge planning is strongly preferred.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are required to provide guidance to and communicate daily with healthcare professionals, patients and families.
Must exhibit a collaborative approach and method of communication to interact successfully on as daily basis with a wide and diverse population of both health care providers insurers patients and their families.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including email and Outlook calendar and have basic keyboarding skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care. Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and disease is minimized and controlled by adherence to Hospital Infection Control policy and procedures.
Must be able to make hospital rounds through various patient care areas either by walking or through some other mobile means. Visual acuity and finger dexterity is needed to review and carry medical records navigate through automated system screens and type on a typical computer terminal keyboard. Lifting of up to 10 lbs. may be necessary to transport items from one care unit to the next.
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Responds to individual patient-care situations demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired through education certification and work experience.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.

Pay Range: 

$90,417.60-$146,640.00

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

8-4:30, rotating weekends and holidays

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee) implements, supervises and evaluates the nursing care of each patient using a nursing process and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. From admission to discharge, plans with consideration of the aging process throughout the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides direct patient care.Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.Assesses and Provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.Identifies growth needs and Participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.Receive their NIHSS Certification within 3 months of hire 8 hours of continuing stroke education required annually.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients.Exposed to patient care environment.Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range:

$35.56-$59.99

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

every other weekend, every other holiday, 7p-7a

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee) implements, supervises and evaluates the nursing care of each patient using a nursing process and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. From admission to discharge, plans with consideration of the aging process throughout the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.

Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.

Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.

Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.

Assesses and Provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.

Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.

Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.

Identifies growth needs and Participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.

Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.

Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.
Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients.
Exposed to patient care environment.
Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

e/o weekend and holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY: Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment. Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices. Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices. Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc. Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories. Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers. Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices. Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering. Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex. Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate. Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed. Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer. Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose. Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer. Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc. Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck. Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary. May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons. Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools. Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather. Changes cubicle curtains and draperies. Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same. Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed. Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request. Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room. Services batteries on all battery operated devices. Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc. Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence. Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms. May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions. Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure. Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers. Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers. Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks. Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures. Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show. EXPERIENCE: At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting. Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions. Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass. Exposure to all types of weather conditions. Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

3p-11:30p e/p w/e & hol.

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment. Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices. Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices. Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc. Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories. Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers. Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices. Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering. Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex. Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate. Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed. Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer. Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose. Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer. Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc. Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck. Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary. May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons. Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools. Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather. Changes cubicle curtains and draperies. Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same. Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed. Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request. Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room. Services batteries on all battery operated devices. Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc. Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence. Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms. May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions. Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure. Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers. Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers. Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks. Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures. Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show. EXPERIENCE: At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting. Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions. Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass. Exposure to all types of weather conditions. Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

3p-11:30p/3:30p-12a/4p-12:30a e/o w/e & hol. 3p-11:30p

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment. Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices. Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices. Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc. Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories. Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers. Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices. Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering. Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex. Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate. Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed. Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer. Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose. Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer. Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc. Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck. Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary. May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons. Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools. Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather. Changes cubicle curtains and draperies. Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same. Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed. Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request. Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room. Services batteries on all battery operated devices. Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc. Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence. Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms. May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions. Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure. Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers. Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers. Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks. Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures. Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show. EXPERIENCE: At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting. Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions. Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass. Exposure to all types of weather conditions. Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

3p-11:30p/3:30p-12a/4p-12:30a e/o w/e & hol. 3p-11:30p

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment. Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices. Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices. Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc. Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories. Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers. Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices. Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering. Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex. Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate. Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed. Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer. Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose. Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer. Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc. Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck. Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary. May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons. Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools. Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather. Changes cubicle curtains and draperies. Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same. Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed. Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request. Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room. Services batteries on all battery operated devices. Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc. Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence. Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms. May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions. Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure. Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers. Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers. Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks. Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures. Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show. EXPERIENCE: At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting. Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions. Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass. Exposure to all types of weather conditions. Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

10:30p-7a/12a-8:30a/e/o w/e & hol.

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, but according to established policies and procedures, performs variety of non-medical duties in support of Surgical Services. Such activities include, but are not limited to, transporting patients to and from Operating Room; picking up and/or delivering supplies, materials, specimens, cultures and the like. Assists in preoperative scrubs; assists in lifting, positioning and supporting patients. Cleans and prepares equipment utilized in surgical procedures; prepares material for sterilization. Assists in cleaning and maintaining the operating rooms. Assembles charge form packets.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transports patients to and from the surgical suite. Reviews preoperative patient charts in order to ensure that all forms are signed and that all tests are completed; informs appropriate nursing personnel of discrepancy.
Assists in surgical room preparation by ensuring basic supplies are available such as blankets, solutions, and syringes. Cleans furniture and equipment between cases. Obtains necessary supplies and equipment required for specific procedure.
Assists in prepping patients for surgery; assists with preoperative scrubs; lifts and moves and positions patients, supports and holds patients for spinal anesthesia injection and the like.
Routinely inventories, requisitions, receives and stocks supplies in established areas, including sterile linen, instruments, scrub clothes and the like in order to ensure availability to meet anticipated needs.
Picks up supplies and materials for Surgical Services from various areas of the Hospital such as pharmaceuticals, blood and plasma, as well as routine supplies required by the department. Delivers cultures and surgery specimens to designated areas of the Hospital for analysis as appropriate.
Assists in general cleaning and maintenance of the Operating Room such as washing equipment, sorting and stocking supplies, cleaning room, washing stretchers and changing light bulbs and the like.
Cleans, dries, packages and seals a variety of supplies and material to be sterilized, such as washing, assembling and wrapping basin sets for sterilization. Occasionally operates steam/water pressure sterilizers in order to clean and sterilize items.
Assembles patient record packs of charge slips, appropriate for specific surgical procedure, to be completed by others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to recognized changes in patient's condition and report such to nursing personnel.
Ability to perform simple numerical calculations in order to calculate and requisition supplies.
Knowledge of aseptic techniques in order to ensure proper cleaning of rooms, equipment and materials.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Ability to read, write and understand English, with ability to perform simple numerical calculations.
EXPERIENCE:
One to three months’ on-the-job training and experience.
br /WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical abilities to transport patients throughout the Hospital, to assist in lifting and positioning patients and to clean and set up equipment.
Works in the Operating Room area and is exposed to odors, bodily fluids, etc. when assisting with patients.
Required to work for extended periods in standing position when assisting with preoperative procedures.
Some exposure to chemical fumes and infectious disease when cleaning equipment and rooms.
Frequent standing, walking, lifting and carrying in order to clean equipment and replenish supplies, transport patients and materials and stock areas.
Hazards of injury are minimized by adherence to established safety precautions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range: 

$21.76-$22.75

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 7:00AM-3:30PM, alternating weekends

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Operating Room Clinical Manager performs a variety of technical and patient card functions that provide assistance to the Anesthesia Department and surgical team throughout the perioperative period. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in and maintains the organization of inventory in the anesthesia supply room based on established PAR levels maintaining principles of asepsis. Checks and cleans anesthesia machines, carts, and equipment and supplies with the exception of rubber goods. Assembles invasive lines (peripheral, arterial, and pulmonary artery) according to policy and procedures, maintaining aseptic technique. Restocks anesthesia machines and carts based on an established schedule and PAR levels. Assists anesthesia personnel and perioperative nurses to prepare and position patients for regional anesthesia. Inspects and disinfects equipment utilized by the Anesthesia Department throughout the perioperative period. (TEE Probes) Notifies biomedical engineering department and/or manufacturer when repairs are required. Assists anesthesia personnel setting up and troubleshooting monitoring equipment. Assists anesthesia personnel in setting up and operating equipment utilized in determining blood clotting and hemoglobin (ACT). Assists in various procedures related to auto transfusion including set up of blood salvaging devices. Orders anesthesia equipment and supplies, as directed. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High School level of knowledge with ability to comprehend technical and medical terminology. Knowledge of medical terminology and principles of asepsis required. Knowledge of cardiovascular equipment, cardiovascular technology and anatomy required. Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care to patients throughout life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Six months operating room experience. Additional direct patient care experience is preferred. Anesthesia Technician Certification preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent is exposed to patient-care environment and works with electrical equipment. Any risk of exposure to contagious or noxious elements is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and protocols. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range: 

$23.54-$24.59

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 7a-330p

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

Brown University Health's clinical pharmacy team is seeking a pharmacist with advanced ambulatory care experience. This pharmacist will provide clinical cross-coverage to patients in diverse settings, such as primary care, cardiology, infectious diseases, and behavioral health. This will be the second position at the organization for this role, enabling collaboration with a partner. The pharmacist may assist with educational teaching appointments and drug information questions. As a part of our team, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing therapy for patients, ensuring safe and effective use of medications, and collaborating with our healthcare teams to achieve positive patient outcomes. Hybrid on-site/remote work schedule available. This is a Monday-Friday role, usual business hours

SUMMARY:

Reports to Director Specialty Pharmacy, or Ambulatory Manager as applicable. Under the supervision of the Pharmacist-In-Charge, Senior Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, or Clinical Coordinator as appropriate coordinates pharmacy clinical programs including, but not limited to, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmaceutical care, drug information services and pharmacoeconomics. Collaborates with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor, assess, recommend changes, and optimize medication use in area of therapeutic specialty. Serves as a subject matter expert and real-time go to resource in area of specialty. Participates in the development of therapeutic drug policy and implements corrective strategies necessary to contain drug costs in specified patient settings and/or within therapeutic classes. Monitors pharmacy clinical services through continuous quality improvement activities to ensure that customer expectations are met or exceeded. Provides input for the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and budgets for the pharmacy services clinical practice setting.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates and oversees new and established pharmacy clinical services within scope of practice. Establishes priorities for effective patient care and clinical pharmacy services within the scope of existing departmental and organizational policies.
Provides patient care and education, through comprehensive medication reconciliations, medication-related patient counseling, plan of care adherence counseling and support, and general health education coaching and support.
Emphasizes the safe and effective use of medications, identifies potential drug interactions, and performs other related activities.
Facilitates provision of resources to maximize patients’ medication therapy success with consideration to the patient’s social determinants of health.
Coaches professional staff (home medical team, other practitioners, and providers) on pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic principles, facilitating safe and cost-effective medication use practices within the integrated care delivery model.
Provides support for patients enrolled in the Brown University Health Specialty Drug Patient Management Program (SDPMP) and those covered by Brown University Health-affiliated accountable care organizations in accordance with the policies and procedures of the respective patient care program.
Appropriately documents patient encounters, interventions, and plans of care in the electronic health record (EHR).
Participates in the development, implementation, and integration of patient-focused medication therapy management and pharmaceutical care services. Reviews and analyzes proposed clinical services recommending and implementing changes, allocation of resources, recent technologies etc., to increase the efficiency and level of pharmaceutical care provided.
Implements, interprets, and provides consultation for policies, procedures, and standards of practice related to medication use.
When practicing under a collaborative practice agreement, follows practices consistent with services delineated in the agreement, and ensures compliance with existing state and federal regulations.
Ensures that pharmacy clinical services and programs support established standards of care, meet, or exceed patient care quality standards, and consider the aging processes and human developmental stages (neonate, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric) of the patient populations served.
Serves as a subject matter expert and real-time go to resource in area of specialty.
Maintains current professional competence in area of specialty, including new medications, disease management standards, patient care practices, and innovative technology, by participation in ongoing independent study, and membership and participation in professional organizations. Attends and participates in continuing education activities, trains, and retrains as needed.
Effectively communicates with staff, management, and customers to facilitate the timely flow of drug information. Provides accurate communication, both written and verbal as appropriate.
Works with Brown University Health’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P& T) Committee to establish protocols for drug therapy management and collaborative practice. Monitors drugs and/or therapeutic classes targeted for review and implements corrective strategies to optimize drug use in compliance with clinical usage guidelines.
Participates in quality management and quality improvement activities, practice performance improvement initiatives, and quality measures; identifies opportunities for improvement where systems modifications could result in operational advancements and efficiencies. Leads or participates in relevant committees, task forces, and performance improvement teams as assigned.
Participates in development of a strategic vision for the department in the clinical practice setting, including short and long-term goals, in consideration of Brown University Health’s mission of “Delivering health with care,” and its values of compassion. accountability, respect, and excellence.
Provides input to assist in the development of effective drug budgeting and allocation of resources through application of pharmacoeconomic principles and methods to achieve defined goals and objectives. Monitors drug utilization projections and recommends corrective strategies as appropriate.
Participates in determining the qualifications and competence of department personnel and in the development of tools and standards to establish and improve staff competency levels in areas of therapeutic specialty. Participates in orientation of new employees, in-service training, and continuing education programs.
Participates in the education and training of pharmacy residents, pharmacy interns, nurses, physician assistants, medical students, and residents. Provides didactic lectures as assigned.
Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and interns, completes applicable competency and evaluation documentation. Provides oversight for pharmacy internship rotations.
Presents formal lectures to pharmacists, other health professionals and the lay public as assigned. Supports department academic affiliations, including serving as adjunct clinical faculty and providing lectures for colleges of pharmacy, nursing, and physician assistant programs as assigned.
Conducts pharmacy practice research, clinical research, and data-related research in alignment with Brown University Health’s mission, goals, and priorities; authors original research-based abstracts, scientific, and scholarly papers and submits for publication and/or presentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Prepares papers for presentation at professional organization meetings, submits manuscripts for publication in professional journals, and authors articles for publication on the Pharmacy Web site.
Performs immunizations and/or medication administrations in accordance withthe Commonwealth of MassachusettsBoard of Pharmacy Rules and Regulationsand/or theRhode Island Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, dependent on specific position and responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Prior to start date, as applicable to job location, possesses either:
Current unrestricted licensure as registered pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Or
Current unrestricted licensure as a licensed pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island or 90-day temporary pharmacist licensure in the State of Rhode Island. If licensed as a 90-day temporary pharmacist, obtains full licensure prior to expiration of 90-day temporary pharmacist license, then possesses and maintains current unrestricted licensure as licensed pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island.
Within 6 months of start date, for positions that perform immunizations or medication administrations in accordance with Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, must possess and maintain an American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved Immunization Certification and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
EXPERIENCE:
Successful completion of Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY-2) Residency from an accredited program in area of specialty and national board certification in area of specialty within 1 year of hire. Two years clinical experience, knowledge, and development may be considered in lieu of formal training, in which case national board certification in area of specialty or Pharmacotherapy will be required within 1 year of meeting board certification eligibility requirements.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact appropriately with colleagues and others.
Effective organizational and presentation skills.

Pay Range:

$110,302.40-$182,000.00

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M,Tu,Wed,F, 8-4:30 pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

The Lead Medical Technologist reports to the Pathology Manager. Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, performs independently in various laboratory sections of Pathology. Is assigned individually for overseeing the operations and the personnel performing testing in a specific laboratory section or shift. Performs non-routine and/or includes specialized tests and analyses. Such tests and analyses require the regular application of advanced problem solving and/or research skills, due to their unusually difficult and complex nature. Individuals will be assigned to a specific laboratory section or discipline.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs the necessary investigations to identify the probable causes and suggest potential resolutions to incidents or issues raised by staff / clients; e.g. Outreach clients, physicians etc.
Prepares and determines suitability of solutions, reagents and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures; may prepare variations of same for special tests.
Applies an advanced level of knowledge and/or experience in a specific laboratory section in order to conduct and interpret routine, specialized and or innovative tests and analyses.
Participates in research projects within assigned laboratory section, as well as the review, analysis, development, and implementation of new and improved clinical laboratory procedures and techniques.
Performs complex clinical laboratory tests in the Pathology Department, which require a professional level of knowledge in order to monitor testing procedures and parameters, and to interpret and analyze test results.
Records and reviews test results for accuracy and prepares test reports; relays test results and/or reports to physicians or others authorized to receive them. Discusses findings with physicians when necessary.
Utilizes advanced knowledge in order to function as a technical resource person for other technical personnel within the Specialists' area of specialization. Provides guidance and direction in resolving difficult problems, such as discerning the cause of unusual or atypical reactions, setting up complex testing procedures, trouble-shooting equipment and instrumentation malfunctions, defining testing parameters, etc.
Regularly provides for the clinical instruction of students and residents within areas of specialization. May conduct formal classroom sessions to students and others presenting topics, analyses technical background information, etc., from area of specialization.
Participates in the orientation and training of new employees in their assigned laboratory section.
Participates in the review of QC and maintenance records, providing recommendations as needed. May participate in the writing of laboratory procedures.
Monitors equipment operation; sets up and calibrates equipment, troubleshoots operational problems and performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs. Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, work benches, etc.
Performs the duties of a Medical Technologist or other duties in area of responsibility that may be assigned.
In concert with the Manager, the Lead Medical Technologist will perform the following duties:
Provide oversight to the daily performance of all testing in section or on shift
Will resolve technical or procedural issues that arise out of typical work
Submit revisions of policies and procedures to the Manager / Director for approval
Employee interviews and recommendations as to hiring of potential candidates
Employee scheduling
Employee evaluations
Meeting with employees to communicate relevant changes to procedures/polices
Conflict resolution between employees
Recommendations for disciplinary action
Fosters patient and family centered care and laboratory services in accordance with the Brown University Health and Rhode Island Hospital's mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Performs all essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of geriatric, adult, and adolescent patient.
If performing HLA testing, performs laboratory testing for evaluating immune status of transplant patient candidates before and after transplantation. These tests lead to matching of donor organs and patient transplant recipients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
National certification (or eligible) in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology by ASCP or equivalent.
Advanced or Master's degree work in area of specialization is desired but specialized knowledge can also be obtained through equivalent work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:
Two years experience in a clinical laboratory as a Medical Technologist Specialist or equivalent demonstrating technical expertise and problem resolution in a specialized area or shift.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Utilizing current policies and procedures will provide technical supervision for Specialists, Technologists, Technicians or students performing all Stat and routine testing.
Supervision may include training, guidance, problem resolution, technical oversight and review of related laboratory documentation.
In concert with the Manager, will provide functional supervisory responsibility for laboratory staff including interviewing prospective employees, scheduling of hours, assignment of daily tasks, training, monitoring assignments, providing input to evaluating performance and making recommendations on disciplinary actions.
Ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within assigned laboratory section and interpret them for accuracy.
Physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests.
Physical ability to stand and work at benches.
Exposure to odors, infectious materials, toxins, and other hazardous substances.
Visual strain is encountered while closely examining specimens.
Regularly required to stand and to lift and carry supplies, etc.
Rotational on-call assignment required.

Pay Range:

$35.90-$59.23

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 7-3:30pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes

SUMMARY:

Birthing Center

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager (or designee), and within hospital and departmental policies and procedures, the professional registered nurse acts as a patient advocate in the application of the nursing process. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences

Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recognizes and reports deviations from patient or established norms. Identifies deviations from established norms not related to chief patient’s complaints. Reports patient’s responses to treatment(s), and documents nursing interventions. Provides basic comfort and support according to patient needs. Fosters patient(s) and family participation in achieving optimum level of patient’s functioning and performing activities of daily living. Sets priorities in individual patient’s assignments. Seeks guidance and resources, when necessary, in management of patient care. Identifies and assesses emergency situations. Initiates appropriate response and intervention. Plans for potential needs during emergency situations. Defines nursing diagnosis and expected patient’s outcomes. May modify nursing plan of care based on diagnosis and/or outcomes.

Documents on appropriate nursing assessment forms. Implements nursing interventions and evaluates based on patient’s outcomes. Modifies plan or care, accordingly, including documentation.The Registered Nurse maintains knowledge of contemporary, professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act. Attends training and retraining, as needed, to maintain current knowledge of hospital and patient’s care practices and procedures.Utilizes established protocols and collaborates with the health team to facilitate therapeutic interventions and attainment of desired patient outcomes.Participates in quality improvement processes and risk management activities. Attends unit-based, or hospital meetings to facilitate patient care management. Functions in a cooperative and productive manner in the work environment. Integrates complete physical assessment with nursing assessment, and records reviews in developing a comprehensive and individualized plan of care. Follows all documentation guidelines per policy and procedure. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.

Maintains safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining and advancing clinical and professional competency. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Provides functional guidance and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and other licensed personnel, as required. May assume shift charge responsibility on an assigned unit. Responsibility includes maintaining an overview of unit activities and delegating work responsibilities with equitable assignments. Makes bed and patient assignments and assigns primary patients to staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, associate’s degree in nursing required, Baccalaureate in nursing preferred. Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association) Conformity to the Code of Professional Nurses. Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process

EXPERIENCE:

Registered nurses should develop general proficiency as a staff nurse within three months of employment. For specialty unit, general nursing experience appropriate to the specialty, is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged standing and walking Exposure to all patient elements Repeated bending, squatting, lifting, and stooping

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

:None.

Pay Range:

$35.70-$71.40

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

7a-7p

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Reports to the Pharmacist-in-Charge. Under general supervision of a Pharmacy Supervisor is responsible for the interpretation, evaluation, preparation and dispensing of medications pursuant to a legitimate order in keeping with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice and scope of pharmacy services of the respective affiliate. Collaborates with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor, assess, and intervene as needed to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use. Oversees and closely reviews the work of pharmacy technicians and ancillary support personnel. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.Receives patient medication orders as written by a physician or practitioner. Reviews and interprets each order to determine completeness, therapeutic appropriateness as it relates to the patient’s clinical status, concomitant drug therapy and diet, and with consideration of the aging processes and human developmental stages (neonate, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric). Contacts the prescriber, or covering prescriber, as necessary to initiate appropriate interventions to ensure therapeutic efficacy, minimize potential risks of drug therapy, and optimize cost effectiveness.Applies pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacokinetic principles to ensure safe and effective use of medications for the patient populations served.Provide drug information and consultation to prescribers, nurses, and other health care professionals regarding appropriate drug therapy, including drug interactions, side effects, incompatibilities, allergies, medication order discrepancies, drug stability problems, and drug administration. Proactively reviews and approves medication orders in LifeChart including drug, dose, dose form, frequency, and duration of therapy. Ensures relevant patient specific parameters are present in LifeChart and considered (i.e., diagnosis, known allergies, weight, age, etc.). Supervises work performed by pharmacy interns and technicians to ensure performance standards are maintained and work is in accordance with federal, state, and organizational rules and regulations.Identifies, documents, resolves, monitors, and prevents drug therapy related problems, including contraindications, duplications of therapy, and drug interactions.Engages with other clinical pharmacists or clinical pharmacist specialists for complex clinical situationsIntegrates patient-focused medication therapy management and pharmaceutical care in accordance with established clinical pathways or guidelines.Participates in prospective and retrospective pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring of selected medications and recommends dose adjustments and laboratory monitoring as required. Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management initiatives, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.Documents and reports all clinical interventions, medication errors, near misses, and adverse drug events in accordance with established protocols.Participates in emergency code blue response.Attends and participates in daily medical, multi-disciplinary, and specialty rounds as time allows.Reviews and approves formulations for sterile products requiring compounding or manipulation prior to dispensing. In accordance with established procedures, completes in-process and final checks for medications prepared by pharmacy technicians. Ensures accuracy, sterility, and stability of compounded products.Reviews and approves formulations for medications requiring compounding or manipulation prior to dispensing. 60834424In accordance with established procedures, completes in-process and final product checks, prior to dispensing medications prepared by pharmacy technicians.Participates in education and training of healthcare practitioners, including pharmacy residents, students, interns, and technicians, physicians, practitioners, nurses, and other care professionals on matters relevant to medication use.Serves as preceptor to pharmacy residents and students.Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and total quality management initiatives, including, but not limited to adverse drug reaction, pharmacist clinical intervention, and medication incident reporting programs.60836509Participates in coordination of transitions of care, as appropriate. Maintains professional competence through participation in Pharmacy staff development and skills enhancement programs, including but not limited to ongoing independent study, 60835904and membership and participation in professional organizations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.107302252Prior to start date, possesses current unrestricted licensure as a licensed pharmacist or as a licensed 90-day temporary pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island. Obtains full licensure prior to expiration of 90-day temporary pharmacist license, then possesses and maintains current unrestricted licensure as licensed pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island.Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certifications within 120 days of hire to fulfill emergency code blue response responsibilities as assigned EXPERIENCE:71809600Successful completion of Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Residency from an accredited program and/or national Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy preferred. Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY-2) Residency from an accredited program in area of specialty strongly preferred, if applicable. Clinical experience, knowledge, and development may be considered in lieu of formal training. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact appropriately with patients, families, colleagues, and others.Effective organizational and presentation skills.Knowledge of area/specialty specific technology, including, but not limited to, pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, software, equipment, and automation. Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and web browsers . noneWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Extended periods of time spent standing and walking. Requires the visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer. Occasional travel between facilities or sites as required. noneINDEPENDENT ACTION:Functions independently within broad scope of departmental policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor when clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$105,019.20-$173,264.00

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

Evening shifts, 1:00 PM-11:30 PM. Includes weekends and holidays.

Work Shift:

Weekend

Daily Hours:

10 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Reports to the Pharmacist-in-Charge. Under general supervision of a Pharmacy Supervisor is responsible for the interpretation, evaluation, preparation and dispensing of medications pursuant to a legitimate order in keeping with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice and scope of pharmacy services of the respective affiliate. Collaborates with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor, assess, and intervene as needed to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use. Oversees and closely reviews the work of pharmacy technicians and ancillary support personnel. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.Receives patient medication orders as written by a physician or practitioner. Reviews and interprets each order to determine completeness, therapeutic appropriateness as it relates to the patient’s clinical status, concomitant drug therapy and diet, and with consideration of the aging processes and human developmental stages (neonate, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric). Contacts the prescriber, or covering prescriber, as necessary to initiate appropriate interventions to ensure therapeutic efficacy, minimize potential risks of drug therapy, and optimize cost effectiveness.Applies pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacokinetic principles to ensure safe and effective use of medications for the patient populations served.Provide drug information and consultation to prescribers, nurses, and other health care professionals regarding appropriate drug therapy, including drug interactions, side effects, incompatibilities, allergies, medication order discrepancies, drug stability problems, and drug administration. Proactively reviews and approves medication orders in LifeChart including drug, dose, dose form, frequency, and duration of therapy. Ensures relevant patient specific parameters are present in LifeChart and considered (i.e., diagnosis, known allergies, weight, age, etc.). Supervises work performed by pharmacy interns and technicians to ensure performance standards are maintained and work is in accordance with federal, state, and organizational rules and regulations.Identifies, documents, resolves, monitors, and prevents drug therapy related problems, including contraindications, duplications of therapy, and drug interactions.Engages with other clinical pharmacists or clinical pharmacist specialists for complex clinical situationsIntegrates patient-focused medication therapy management and pharmaceutical care in accordance with established clinical pathways or guidelines.Participates in prospective and retrospective pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring of selected medications and recommends dose adjustments and laboratory monitoring as required. Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management initiatives, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.Documents and reports all clinical interventions, medication errors, near misses, and adverse drug events in accordance with established protocols.Participates in emergency code blue response.Attends and participates in daily medical, multi-disciplinary, and specialty rounds as time allows.Reviews and approves formulations for sterile products requiring compounding or manipulation prior to dispensing. In accordance with established procedures, completes in-process and final checks for medications prepared by pharmacy technicians. Ensures accuracy, sterility, and stability of compounded products.Reviews and approves formulations for medications requiring compounding or manipulation prior to dispensing. 60834424In accordance with established procedures, completes in-process and final product checks, prior to dispensing medications prepared by pharmacy technicians.Participates in education and training of healthcare practitioners, including pharmacy residents, students, interns, and technicians, physicians, practitioners, nurses, and other care professionals on matters relevant to medication use.Serves as preceptor to pharmacy residents and students.Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and total quality management initiatives, including, but not limited to adverse drug reaction, pharmacist clinical intervention, and medication incident reporting programs.60836509Participates in coordination of transitions of care, as appropriate. Maintains professional competence through participation in Pharmacy staff development and skills enhancement programs, including but not limited to ongoing independent study, 60835904and membership and participation in professional organizations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.107302252Prior to start date, possesses current unrestricted licensure as a licensed pharmacist or as a licensed 90-day temporary pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island. Obtains full licensure prior to expiration of 90-day temporary pharmacist license, then possesses and maintains current unrestricted licensure as licensed pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island.Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certifications within 120 days of hire to fulfill emergency code blue response responsibilities as assigned EXPERIENCE:71809600Successful completion of Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Residency from an accredited program and/or national Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy preferred. Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY-2) Residency from an accredited program in area of specialty strongly preferred, if applicable. Clinical experience, knowledge, and development may be considered in lieu of formal training. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact appropriately with patients, families, colleagues, and others.Effective organizational and presentation skills.Knowledge of area/specialty specific technology, including, but not limited to, pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, software, equipment, and automation. Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and web browsers . noneWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Extended periods of time spent standing and walking. Requires the visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer. Occasional travel between facilities or sites as required. noneINDEPENDENT ACTION:Functions independently within broad scope of departmental policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor when clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$105,019.20-$173,264.00

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

Evening shifts, 1:00 PM-11:30 PM. Includes weekends and holidays.

Work Shift:

Weekend

Daily Hours:

10 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Reports to the Clinical Manager and under the general direction and supervision of the professional staff, assists in providing care to Emergency Department patients and their families from arrival to departure. Performs a variety of clerical and patient care assistive duties as a member of the healthcare team.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care:

• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to set priorities and organize work.

• Communicates all pertinent observations to the responsible Registered Nurse.

• Administers direct physical care and assists with other activities of daily living (ADLs).

• Reports abnormal findings to the RN

• Performs selected procedures and treatments according to standards and protocols.

• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.

• Collects tests, records, and reports of selected specimen data. Reports findings to Registered Nurse.

• Sets up cardiac monitoring devices according to procedure. Assists with cardiac monitoring, runs 12 lead electrocardiograms (EKGs). Reports findings to Registered Nurse.

• Utilizes side rails, restraints and assistive devices when available and necessary.

• Records selected treatments and procedures for which she/he is responsible.

• Maintains patient and family confidentiality according to established hospital standards.

• Serves as an active patient/family advocate.

• Supports and reinforces teaching done by the Registered Nurse.

• Performs other duties within scope of care as assigned.

Responsible for emergency and safety conduct:

• Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs and other infection control measures.

• Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.

• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.

• Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.

• Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the appropriate person.

• Utilizes side rails and restraints in accordance with nursing procedure and policy of Newport Hospital.

• Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned.

Responsible for completion of clerical skills needed for efficient patient flow:

• Exhibits appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.

• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs.

• Copies charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines. Files and scans report in charts accurately and maintains medical record. Faxes chart documents for admitted patients to appropriate unit.

• Answers phones and intercom, using phone and intercom etiquette, and notifies appropriate staff.

• Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately, to execute orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.

• Accurately uses all existing computer systems , including the Hospital Capacity System (HCS) and/or any new systems necessary to carry out job duties.

• Arranges for necessary equipment delivery as needed.

• Follows up on diagnostic tests ordered and documents in the computer, including any patient specific need, such as “NPO “status.

• Orders office and clinical supplies as appropriate. Maintains and stocks equipment and supplies.

• Faxes completed “Authorization for Use of Protected Health Information” form to other health care providers; receives faxed information and files in the patient’s record. Faxes other forms as needed.

• Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the Net Learning website.

• Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.

• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.

• Adheres to established NPH/Unit standards, policies and procedures (absenteeism, tardiness, badging, mandatory education, fire, safety, infection control and credentialing, HIPAA, and confidentiality guidelines).

• Pages physicians and others via the hospital page system, computer alpha paging, and the hospital emergency operator to page codes.

• Coordinate Continuity of Care form copies accordingly. Fax to Home Care Services when indicated. Files copies in medical record.

• Obtains copies of medical records as indicated.

• Understands and can perform appropriate I.S. downtime procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.

• Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.

• Current Rhode Island registration as a Nursing Assistant.

• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Brown University Health, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

• Effective interpersonal communications skills.

• Able to multi-task to perform a variety of complex duties.

• Basic computer skills required.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

• Read, write legibly, and speak English.

• Basic knowledge of the hospital’s patient care delivery orientation program.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
Exposed to patient care environment with frequent standing, walking and sitting.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.

Pay Range:

$18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

3p-3a

Work Shift:

Evening

Daily Hours: 

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Reports to the Medical Respite Program Coordinator or designee. The Medical Respite Community Health Worker (CHW) focuses on addressing patients’ Social Determinants of Health and provides them with individualized support around their longitudinal healthcare and social needs. The Medical Respite CHW will assess and coordinate care for patients throughout their admission to the Medical Respite Program. They will coordinate a warm handoff to community or internal providers at time of discharge for follow up needs. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Works collaboratively with patients and various members of interdisciplinary teams both in the hospital and community. Patient population may include those with, but not be limited to, the following concerns: medical complexities, homelessness, substance use, mental health, uninsured or underinsured, and other psychosocial needs. Completes initial assessments with patients and providers to identify specific areas of focus, patient strengths, and barriers to care. Provides patients with education about their care plans and personal needs, working to build self-efficacy. Works collaboratively with external stakeholders (such as community partners and payors) as needed to ensure that patients are provided with the appropriate support needed to engage with resources and improve their overall health and well-being. Escalates any patient or program concerns to the Program Coordinator, and/or designee. Documents care coordination and progress notes in the Electronic Medical Record. Participates in Weekly check-ins with our Medical Respite Program community partners. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of health care and health care delivery systems. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate patients’ concrete needs and to formulate and implement a treatment plan. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, medical staff, and outside agencies in providing services. The applicant should have completed the Community Health Worker Certification upon hire, or pursue this within one year of hire. EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience providing information, education, intervention and/or referral services to culturally diverse or medically complex patient populations. Two to three years professional experience working in health care setting or human service agency preferred. Must exhibit strong interpersonal skills as well as a collaborative approach and style of communication in order to interact successfully on a daily basis with a wide and diverse population of health care providers, community agencies, patients and their families. Experience with motivational interviewing, advising/counseling clients, and/or participating in health promotion and health education activities. Experience working with health care systems, substance use treatment programs, and/or community-based organizations. Must demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. A basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft office software programs including email, Outlook calendar and basic keyboard skills are also required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care. font-size: 10pt Community and home visits required. Must be able to make hospital rounds through various patient care areas either by walking or through some other mobile means. Must be able to lift and or carry up to 10 lbs. to transport items from one patient care unit to the next. If performing an assignment that requires driving,must have a good driving record, meet and maintain the appropriate and valid driver’s license in order to operate motor vehicles as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in accordance with the Brown University Health Fleet Risk Control Policy. INDEPENDENT ACTION: font-size: 10ptPerforms independently within the department’s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the manager or designee when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures is required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range:

$19.97-$32.96

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8-4:30pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Transplant Administrator, the Living Donor Outreach Specialist serves as the primary community-facing representative for the Living Donor Program. This role is responsible for expanding awareness of living kidney donation, increasing referral volume, and strengthening relationships with community partners, patients, and referring providers.

The role also supports donor engagement and navigation throughout the evaluation process, ensuring a responsive, informed, and patient-centered experience from initial inquiry through donation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Outreach & Program Growth

• Conduct outreach to increase awareness of living kidney donation.
• Deliver presentations to community groups, dialysis centers, patients, and providers.
• Represent the program at health fairs and outreach events.
• Build and maintain referral networks and partnerships.
• Support marketing and digital outreach efforts.
• Promote donor advocacy and engagement initiatives.
• Identify barriers and opportunities to improve donation access.

Donor Engagement & Navigation

• Support donor follow-up and communication throughout the evaluation process.
• Assist with donor education materials  (in-person, virtual, off-site)
• Guide donors through evaluation appointments and clinic flow.
• Ensure a supportive and patient-centered donor experience.

Coordination, Scheduling & Administration

• Manage referrals and maintain donor tracking systems.
• Schedule evaluations, follow-ups, and testing (CT, GTT, ABPM, fast-track, same-day visits)
• Obtain and organize medical records (PMH) and donor documentation.
• Prepare charts, packets, binders, and pre-op materials.
• Track labs, crossmatches (XMs), and required testing completion.
• Maintain donor databases (Excel or similar systems)
• Support committee meetings, documentation, billing tasks, and correspondence.

Data, Quality & Program Support

• Track referrals, outreach activity, and conversion metrics.
• Support quality improvement and program development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate reporting and donor tracking systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, communications, public health, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in healthcare coordination, outreach, or patient engagement preferred
• Strong communication, presentation, and people skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage both field outreach and administrative responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Pay Range:

$50,523.20-$83,345.60

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

3 days TBD

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes

SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Occupational Therapist completes comprehensive examinations of body structure to determine functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. The Occupational Therapist establishes diagnosis and prognosis; develops an individualized plan of care; implements treatment interventions; and performs on-going evaluations through-out episode of care. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: CommunicationDemonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within the academic medical center and in the community.• white-space:pre Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication• white-space:pre Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues• white-space:pre Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients’ care• white-space:pre Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listenerPrincipal Duties• white-space:pre Examines and evaluates patients• white-space:pre Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care• white-space:pre Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictions• white-space:pre Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of care• white-space:pre Evaluates patients’ progress and revises goals and plan of care accordingly• white-space:pre Educates/ Trains patients/caregivers• white-space:pre Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resources• white-space:pre Completes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy• white-space:pre Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/ medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards• white-space:pre Makes recommendations and referrals for additional diagnostic testing and/or services• white-space:pre Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care• white-space:pre Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient careAdditional Duties• white-space:pre Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines• white-space:pre Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives• white-space:pre Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools• white-space:pre Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver need• white-space:pre Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care need• white-space:pre Participates in community based professional events• white-space:pre Participates in ongoing educational activities• white-space:pre Supports and promotes departmental teamwork• white-space:pre Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution is required.Master’s or Doctorate level degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required.EXPERIENCE:New graduates considered. Clinical experience in program specific settings is preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Fit for duty as documented by OSHA standards and program specific needs.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices.Refers specific complex problems to ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required.Independently sets goals for professional development.Membership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:No direct supervision. However, pursuant to the state of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Licensing Occupational Therapists, a licensed Occupational therapist shall at all times be responsible for the supervision of certified occupational therapy assistants, supportive personnel, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients. Provides consistent and thorough supervision of assistants, aides, therapists, and volunteers including cosigning notes, reviewing patient treatment plans and goals.

Pay Range:

$71,136.00-$117,353.60

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

4 days x 730-6pm includes every other Saturday plus holiday rotation

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

10 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Occupational Therapist completes comprehensive examinations of body structure to determine functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. The Occupational Therapist establishes diagnosis and prognosis; develops an individualized plan of care; implements treatment interventions; and performs on-going evaluations through-out episode of care. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: CommunicationDemonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within the academic medical center and in the community.• Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues• Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients’ care• Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listenerPrincipal Duties• Examines and evaluates patients• Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care• Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictions• Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of care• Evaluates patients’ progress and revises goals and plan of care accordingly• Educates/ Trains patients/caregivers• Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resources• Completes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy• Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/ medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards• Makes recommendations and referrals for additional diagnostic testing and/or services• Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care• Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient careAdditional Duties• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines• Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives• Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools• Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver need• Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care need• Participates in community based professional events• Participates in ongoing educational activities• Supports and promotes departmental teamwork• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution is required.Master’s or Doctorate level degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.State license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required.EXPERIENCE:New graduates considered. Clinical experience in program specific settings is preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Fit for duty as documented by OSHA standards and program specific needs.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices.Refers specific complex problems to ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required.Independently sets goals for professional development.Membership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:No direct supervision. However, pursuant to the state of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Licensing Occupational Therapists, a licensed Occupational therapist shall at all times be responsible for the supervision of certified occupational therapy assistants, supportive personnel, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients. Provides consistent and thorough supervision of assistants, aides, therapists, and volunteers including cosigning notes, reviewing patient treatment plans and goals.

Pay Range:

$34.20-$56.42

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

weekdays as available, weekend & holiday rotations

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the clinical director, evaluates and treats patients, providing a full range of psychological services, including psychological assessment and psychotherapy. Assists with Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Initiatives consistent with Brown University Health principles. Candidates may be eligible for a faculty appointment through Alpert Medical School. For those with faculty appointments, some teaching and supervision of trainees will be required. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PhD in Clinical Psychology or the equivalent (e.g., PsyD, PhD or EdD in Counseling Psychology). Completion of an American Psychological Association accredited Internship. Postdoctoral Fellowship (minimum 1 year) if required by state of licensure. Licensed to practice as a Psychologist in the State of Rhode Island or eligible for licensure. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Pay Range:

$100,027.20-$165,048.00

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

M-F 8-4:30

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No