SUMMARY:

Turner 2-Medical Surgical

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:

three 12 hr shifts, every other weekend/holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Daily Hours: 

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Responsible for providing his/her patients with care at the current level of quality and efficiency generally recognized by appropriate practice standards and guidelines applicable to facilities such as the Hospital in the physician’s area of specialty. Responsible for preparing and completing in a timely fashion all medical and other required patient records. 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: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an approved medical (allopathic or osteopathic), dental or podiatric school. MD/DO with a valid unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Rhode Island. Board certified or Board eligible as required. Federal Narcotics DEA license required as applicable. Demonstrated clinical competence and physical and mental status sufficient to demonstrate that he/she is able to provide quality care to patients. Clinical privileges in the physician’s specialty required for hospital owned and operated practice.

Pay Range:

-

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:

Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

8-4:30 m-f

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: The Mental Health Worker functions under the direction of the Professional Nurse and is responsible to the Clinical Manager. This position provides direct care and maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu for a select group of patients on the Psychiatric Unit. Provides services to the adult population. 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: Actively participates in the treatment planning process by completing selected areas on the assessment form and collaborating with the Professional Nurse to develop the initial problem list and treatment plan. Communicates individual treatment plans with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Implements the treatment plan in accordance with unit policies and procedures and demonstrates the ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within unit and department standards. Reviews treatment plans and problem lists on a daily basis. Assist in the evaluation of care by providing input at team meetings. Documents significant patient/family interactions on flowsheet in a timely manner. Observe patients in activities of daily living in accordance with the treatment plan (personal hygiene, ambulation, shaving, etc.). Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and encourages their participation in recreational and other therapeutic activities. Consistently models appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions to other patients/families. Conduct patient rounds to observe and record patient's behavior and reports any unusual behavior to nursing staff. Initiates formalnformal supervision and incorporates feedback for improvement in job performance. Organizes and participates in recreational activities. Demonstrates analytical skills and an understanding of psychiatric illnesses and organizes recreational activities to meet psycho-social and intellectual need of patients. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the group room and reporting any safety hazards to supervisor. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patient/families as well as other members of the healthcare team. Manages aggressive/destructive behavior by providing timely therapeutic interventions. Assists in placing patients in seclusion and/or restraints according to policy and procedures. Assists in patient and room searches. Escorts patients to other departments in the hospital. Maintains patient confidentiality and respects patient right to privacy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Associate Degree required. Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service or related field preferred. Other education and experience 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. Current BLS certification. Current RIH Crisis Management certification or current enrollment. 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: Preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$23.13-$43.04

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:

7p-7a

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

The Imaging Service Coordinator (ISC) supports the imaging department and radiologists with administrative tasks to increase departmental efficiency, accuracy, and safety. This position acts as the liaison between radiologists and ordering providers, ensures STAT outpatient imaging exams are scheduled timely without barriers and closed loop communication of actionable findings.
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:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Responsible for tracking, reporting, and communicating radiologic findings meeting criteria and recommendations to ordering providers Daily review of exams changed due to protocol updates and obtain new order and prior authorization as needed Responsible for approving add-on imaging studies using predetermined criteria as specified by the respective subspecialty sections Relay technical issues to IT as directed by Radiologists Support Radiologists with interdepartmental and external communication, coordinating dialogue between providers, retrieval of necessary documents for report addendums, and other administrative tasks Triage Reading Room phone calls; transfer calls to the appropriate extension, and document and distribute messages to and from Radiologists Pre-screen and confirm appointments for exams as needed and communicate conflicts/contraindications to the modality lead/manager Review and ensure accuracy of imaging templates Review modality schedules for conflicts Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Associate’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE: Two or more years of administrative healthcare experience or related required

Prior experience with Epic strongly preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range:

$19.03-$31.39

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, T,Th, Fr 8a-3p W 8a-2p

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

4 hours

Driving Required:

No

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

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of Manager, Medical Imaging, following established policies and procedures, oversees and coordinates the work of Radiologic Technologists and support personnel in the performance of a variety of technical radiologic procedures.
Provides guidance and supervision to technologist and students on imaging procedures. Assures efficient scheduling of patients and room availability; develops appropriate work schedules for staff to support anticipated needs. Maintains appropriate inventories of medical and radiology supplies, assures operating integrity of equipment and performs clerical and administrative functions as necessary. Regularly performs all functions of a Radiologic Technologist. Maintains highest level of compliance by meeting regulatory needs of but not limited to American College of Radiology and The Joint Commission.
All essential functions performed in the position reflect 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 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:

Schedules work time, holidays, sick time and vacation coverage of employees within unit which provides diagnostic radiographs to physicians for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Provides assistance with problems, and communicates new or changed policies and procedures to unit personnel. Counsels, guides, and evaluates the performance of employees regularly assigned to the unit. May provide input on hiring or disciplinary action.
Responsible for the efficient patient flow by scheduling patient examinations, and coordinating work assignment of employees while giving consideration to the current volume of examination orders, type of radiography required, and the availability of equipment and facilities.
Provides for the clinical experience of radiologic Technology students, instructing and guiding students through radiological procedures in the area of responsibility. May review performance of student with instructor.
Regularly checks radiographs performed by technologists in the unit for quality control purposes.
Performs clerical and/or administrative tasks such as conducting inventory and ordering supplies; compiling statistics; checking equipment for proper operating condition, and arranging for repair when needed; providing input for budgetary needs.
Assumes charge-duty responsibility during weekends in the absence of regularly scheduled supervisory personnel on a routine basis.
Understands and practices ALARA principles of radiation Protection including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters.
Regularly performs all functions of a Radiologic Technologist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Registration through the American Registry for radiologic technologists as well as two years formal training in an accredited School of radiologic Technology required.
Current and valid license from the Department of Health to practice in the State of Rhode Island.
Must hold a current CPR certification from AHA, BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Ability to operate all types of radiographic and related equipment, push portable radiographic equipment, and transfer and position patients.
Conceptual ability to determine means of providing the requested radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality based on the specifics of each case.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress, to instruct students and employees in radiologic technique, and provides leadership to other employees.
Ability to organize and coordinate the operation of a unit.
Analytical skills to compile and interpret routine data.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:
One to two years of increasing responsibility and experience in a hospital Radiology Department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work location is in Main Radiology Department or in smaller satellite operation where there is little discomfort due to noise, dust, or temperature.
Exposure to radiation, but with little chance of illness or injury when established safety precautions are followed.
Continuous standing, walking, pushing of portable radiographic equipment, and lifting and positioning patients is required.
Some exposure to odors from human waste and chemicals from automatic film processing equipment.

Pay Range:

$39.56-$65.28

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:

Monday-Friday 730a-4p

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 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:

7a-7p

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

12 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:

7a-7p

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under general supervision and according to established procedures, transports patients, mail, medical records, laboratory specimens, equipment and patient related materials to all areas within Hospital complex./pOperates service elevators and maintains transport vehicles according to procedure. 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: Following established procedures, transports patients by wheelchair or stretcher to areas within hospital complex as assigned by Dispatcher or according to needs of assigned area. Transfers patients to and from transport vehicles with direction and/or assistance from nursing personnel. Regularly collects laboratory specimens, medical records, x-rays, lab reports, prescriptions and medications, not governed by special controls, and distributes them to appropriate areas; transports special or start materials as assigned. Moves equipment on wheels and/or other moderately heavy equipment and materials such as hospital beds, carts, cardiac monitors and supplies. Collects mail and interdepartmental correspondence from mailroom and other departments; and distributes them as assigned. Rotates with other Aides in operating service elevators used for the transportation of patients, equipment and supplies. Collects and returns transport vehicles to appropriate areas; prepares same for patient use by changing linen, replacing IV poles, etc. Maintains a written log of all assignments, recording department, items or patients transported and times of initiation and completion for presentation to supervisor at end of shift. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: The level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels. The verbal skills needed to understand English instructions and the writing skills needed to maintain a daily log. Visual acuity to check name bracelets, envelopes, etc. to ensure proper delivery. 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: Between two and four weeks on the job training. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure to patient environment but takes standard precautions as directed by Nursing personnel when transporting barrier patients. Subject to seasonal variations in temperature such as those encountered in runs to all areas of Hospital campus; occasional exposure to unpleasant weather conditions when transporting patients or materials to areas not accessible by tunnels. Occasional exposure to unpleasant odors when transporting specimens. Physical ability to stand and walk almost continuously, and to lift, carry and push patients and moderately heavy materials. Visual acuity to check name bracelets, envelopes, etc. to ensure proper delivery. 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:

Every Sat, Sun and Holiday 2:30pm-11:00pm

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge. DEFINTION: A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: ol Personal Care Skills Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. /ol Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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/holiday as needed, 7A-7:30P

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge. DEFINTION: A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: ol Personal Care Skills Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. /ol Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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/holiday as needed, 7A-7:30P

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Reports to 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 Health care team. Brown University Health employee 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 and collaborate.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health is actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.

Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health’s mission of "Delivering health with care" and successfully role model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care:

• Assigned to any area within the emergency department.

• 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).
• Performs selected procedures and treatments according to standards and protocols.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients.
• Collects tests, records and reports selected specimen data. Reports findings to registered nurse.
• Sets up cardiac monitoring devices according to procedure. Assists with cardiac monitoring, runs 12 lead electrocardiogram (EKG). Reports findings to registered nurse.
• Utilizes side rails, restraints and assistive devices when available and necessary.
• Records selected procedures for which she/he is responsible.
• Maintains patient and family confidentially 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:

• Identifies cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates CPR.
• Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs and other infection control measures.
• Reviews fire, disaster and infection control in manual.
• Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.
• Reports unsafe situations to the registered nurse or to the clinical manager.
• Lifts correctly to avoid harm to self. Utilizes assistive devices when available.
• Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.
• Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to appropriate person.
• Adheres to fall precaution protocol.
• Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned.

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

• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs. Files reports in charts accurately and maintains medical record.
• 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 and/or any new systems necessary to carry out job duties.
• Faxes completed authorization for use of protected health information form to other health care providers, receives faxed information and files in the patient's records. Faxes forms as needed.
• Manages multiple tasks and changes rapidly one task to another when necessary.
• Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the Net learning web site.
• Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.
• Utilizes computer skills to meet department needs.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the clinical manager.
• Adheres to established RIH/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.
• Performs all aspects of the Secretary role accurately, including but not restricted to, patient types of codes, discharge dispositions codes, observation and inpatient status, patient services charges, calls consults when indicated, updates dietary rounds reports.
• Understands ands is able to perform appropriate IS downtime procedures.
• Effectively prepares rooms, and patients for physicians and nurses. Provides precise technical skills in performing the following tasks: EKG’s, pulse oximetry, phlebotomy, minor non-sterile dressings, finger sticks, etc.
• Provides assistance to physicians and nurses on the following procedures: set up for suture placement/removal, large or complicated dressing changes, line placement, endoscopic procedures, bone marrow, lumbar puncture, biopsies, NG tube insertions, etc.
• Assists in position/holding patients for invasive procedures such as lumbar puncture and bone marrow.
• Complete vital signs per hospital policy or as ordered by physician/RN request
• Document patient’s reported pain using appropriate pain scale
• Refers to registered nurse or physician all patients with medical issues and handles/refers non-medical needs.
• Works effectively during downtimes to keep work flowing.
• Collects, labels and documents patient belongings and secures belongings appropriately.
• Utilizes sound judgement to recognize level of urgency and responds appropriately.
• Handles potentially critical situations with speed and sensitivity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.
• Current Rhode Island registrations as a certified Nursing Assistant or Graduate of a Medical assistant training program (9 months or longer; curriculum most includes sterile conscience sepsis).
• 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 strep of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to multi-task in order 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 ENVIORNMENT 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.

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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:

7pm-730am every other weekend/Holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge. DEFINTION: A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: ol Personal Care Skills Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. /ol Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge.DEFINTION:A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: 1. Personal Care Skills 2. Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. 3. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate 4. Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. 5. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. 6. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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:

7pm-730am every other weekend, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge.DEFINTION:A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: 1. Personal Care Skills 2. Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. 3. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate 4. Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. 5. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. 6. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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:

7pm-730am every other weekend, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge.DEFINTION:A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: 1. Personal Care Skills 2. Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. 3. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate 4. Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. 5. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. 6. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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:

7pm-730am every other weekend, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge.DEFINTION:A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: 1. Personal Care Skills 2. Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. 3. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate 4. Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. 5. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. 6. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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:

7am-730pm every other weekend, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge. DEFINTION: A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: ol Personal Care Skills Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. /ol Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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:

12 hour shifts; 7a-7:30p; every other weekend and holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge. DEFINTION: A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: ol Personal Care Skills Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. /ol Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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:

EOW, EOH, 7a-7:30p

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge.DEFINTION:A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: 1. Personal Care Skills 2. Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. 3. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate 4. Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. 5. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. 6. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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:

7am-730pm every other weekend, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge. DEFINTION: A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: ol Personal Care Skills Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. /ol Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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/holiday as needed, 7P-7:30A

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge. DEFINTION: A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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:Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.Duties of Nursing AssistantsCollaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: 1. Personal Care Skills2. Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. 3. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate4. Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service.5. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. 6. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant.High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.Ability to perform basic computer skills.Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).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.EXPERIENCE:One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred.WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None.

Pay Range:

-

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:

7am-7pm; Every other weekend/ every other holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge. DEFINTION: A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: 1. Personal Care Skills 2. Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. 3. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate 4. Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. 5. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. 6. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. Performs other related duties as required 2 hours of stroke education required annually. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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:

0700-1930 or 1900-0730

Work Shift:

Variable

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge.DEFINTION:A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: 1. Personal Care Skills 2. Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. 3. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate 4. Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. 5. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. 6. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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:

7pm-730am every other weekend, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge.DEFINTION:A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. 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: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Duties of Nursing Assistants Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: 1. Personal Care Skills 2. Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. 3. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate 4. Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service. 5. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse. 6. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). 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. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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:

7pm-730am every other weekend, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

UMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge.

DEFINTION:

A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health.

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:
Duties of Nursing Assistants: Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs:

• 1. Personal Care Skills.

• 2. Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.

• 3. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate.

• 4. Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service.

• 5. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse.

• 6. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer.

Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant.

• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.

• Ability to perform basic computer skills.

• Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

• 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.

EXPERIENCE:

• One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment.

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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:

0700-1930 every other weekend/every other holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters