SUMMARY:

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

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

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.

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

Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.

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

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

Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

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

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

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

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

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

0700-1930

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.
Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.
Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.
Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.

ONS Chemotherapy provider card within 6- 12 months required.
Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

12 hour shifts; 7am- 7:30pm; every other weekend and holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.
Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.
Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.
Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.

ONS Chemotherapy provider card within 6- 12 months required.
Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

12 hour shifts; 7am- 7:30pm; every other weekend and holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.
Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.
Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.
Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

12 hour shifts; 7am- 7:30pm; every other weekend and holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.
Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.
Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.
Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

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

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.
Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.
Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.
Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

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

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.
Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.
Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.
Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

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

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

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

Pay Range:

$22.18-$23.18

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M 8:00-4:30; Tu8:00-4:30; W8:00-4:30; TH 8:00-4:30; F 8:00-4:30 With Rotating Holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.
Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.
Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.
Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

12 hour shifts; 7am- 7:30pm; every other weekend and holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

Under the close supervision of a professional nurse and/or physician, perform a variety of duties in the operating room to assist the surgical team, such as scrubbing on all types of surgical procedures, lifting and positioning patients, cleaning instruments, restocking supplies, etc.

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

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences

Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in preparing operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring that all necessary instruments, equipment and supplies are available and properly stored.Assists nursing personnel and orderlies in lifting and positioning patients for surgical procedures.Scrubs on all types of surgical procedures and passes in instruments, sutures and sponges; assists in holding retractor and suctioning patients and anticipates needs of the physician.Responsible for maintaining strict aseptic techniques in the operating room area, reporting and correcting any “breaks” in such techniques.Cleans surgical instruments and equipment after surgical procedures by operating sterilization equipment (i.e. autoclaves and ultrasonic) and wrapping and storing such equipment and instruments after they are cleaned.Removes soiled linen and supplies from the operating room after surgical procedures and assists in the general cleaning of the area. Obtains clean linen and supplies and sets up room for next procedure.Obtains special equipment and supplies from the appropriate storage areas.Removes unused supplies from the surgery cart and stores them in the appropriate area for use.Stocks surgical supplies in the operating rooms and storage areas and performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of various surgical procedures in order to assist and anticipate physician needs.Knowledge of various surgical equipment and aseptic techniques; ability to operate sterilization equipment.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.

High School Diploma or GED is requiredCompletion of at least one of the following options is required:

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program, orGraduate of a surgical technologist associate degree program, or

Current certification as a CST, orCurrent NCCT-TC (tech in surgery) certification (for applicants with past military experience only; military experience as a surgical technologist will be strongly considered), or

3 years of experience within the past 5 years as a surgical technologist

Successful completion of a Brown University Health on-the-job surgical technologist training program

Successful completion of the Community College of Rhode Island's certificate surgical technologist program

Current BLS Certification is required upon hire

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required to work in a sterile environment and regularly exposed to cuts and punctures from surgical instruments and equipment, burns from autoclaves, anesthesia gases, as well as odors and communicable diseases from patients.Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning of patients and to stand for extended periods of time during surgical procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES:

None.

Pay Range:

$30.06-$49.03

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7a-530pm

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Manager and or direction of the Sterile Processing Supervisor, identifies, inspects, assembles and sterilizes equipment, supplies and procedure trays. Packages, cleans and decontaminates routine surgical instruments, patient care equipment and monitors sterilizers and associated equipment. Responsible for stocking of supplies &instruments and orients and trains other Technicians. Displays familiarity with case cart process, instrument pick lists and instrument repair process. Demonstrates willingness to learn all aspects of the Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, surgical services, outside clinics Orthopedics, Cardiac, Neuro, Vascular, Transplant and Gynecological Instrumentation, Implant trays, Power equipment, Flexible endoscopes and the Instrument Management System.

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:

Ensures proper decontamination of surgical instruments, syringes, and equipment in order to clean, identify and inspect.

· Processes procedure trays, instruments sets, orthopedic sets and equipment through the decontamination room according to established cleaning procedures.

· Performs leak test and decontamination for various endoscopes according to established procedures.

· Utilizes detergents, disinfectants, and washers in a prescribed manner for proper cleaning/ decontamination and drying, following standard precautions with no more than two documented errors annually.

Ensures proper assembly and packaging of instrument sets to allow proper sterilization.

· Inspects instrument sets for cleanliness. Checks or tests instrumentation for sharpness, burrs and function. Assembles and wraps instrument equipment trays following the established procedure for each tray.

· Labels and initials all assembled procedure trays making sure that all quality control monitors have been placed accurately.

· Operates steam (flash and prevac), EPS Scope Processor and other equipment relating to sterilization of supplies, according to written Q.A. procedures.

· Identifies and checks instruments for proper operation and overall condition according to established procedures with no more than two documented errors annually.

Conducts biological monitoring for all sterilizers.

· Performs BowieDick and biological testing of all sterilizers in the department and operating room daily in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

· Incubates, interprets and records results of all biological tests.

· Immediately implements recall procedures when positive biological testing is encountered, notifying all affected departments, Sterile Processing Supervisor. Prepares O.R. case carts and performs Distribution rounds.

· Maintains prescribed inventory levels for each cart.

· Ensures proper rotation of all supplies and carts within and out of the department, as observed by supervisors.

· Prints operating room schedule pick listsdd on lists according to procedure and accurately assembles case carts for surgery.

· Performs distribution and pick-up daily on nursing units for instrumentation. Monitors the workflow and communication of designated shifts to ensure the completion of work assignments.

· Assumes the role of SPD Tech Charge person when assigned and to assist in the assignment of workload to SPD Techs when in charge, taking in consideration priority of work and skill of employee as demonstrated by assignments being completed on time.

· Completes all required documentation (shift reports) when assigned charge responsibility.

· Answers telephone in a courteous manner according to department policy, maintaining complete and accurate records of all messages and requests.

· Coordinates the day-to-day needs of the operating room based on schedule and communicates effectively to SPD department. Incorporates these needs into owns daily assignments.

· Submits suggestions to facilitate the workflow of the department.

Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department.

· Cleans, inspects and maintains equipment according to written procedures, as observed by supervisors.

· Performs routine cleaning of all areas and carts as scheduled and/or when needed.

· Adheres to all safety procedures with particular attention to the operation of sterilizers.

· Promotes professional image by adhering to the established dress code of the hospital and wearing the name badge as evidenced by supervisor's observation.

· Maintains confidentiality of information obtained in the performance of duties.

· Maintains inventory control systems for procedure trays and equipment.

· Monitors supply availability during performance of duties and reports low levels to group leaders or supervisor.

Supports training and orientation of new personnel to department.

· Assists and works with orientating new staff to various department assignments.

· Demonstrates to new staff required applications/techniques within assignments.

• a. Decontamination

• b. Instrument Inspection

• c. Tray Assembly

• d. Packaging

• e. Sterilizers- Steam-Sterrad-System

• f. Sterile Storage

• g. Distribution

• h. Case Carts

· Participates in the completion of SPD Tech competencies with new staff member and management team.

· Contributes in team meeting when precepting new employees.

STANDARD STAFFING LEVEL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.  

BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High School Graduate or equivalent with the ability to read, write and speak fluent English. Having a Sterile Processing Certification through the Health Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or its equivalent is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Required three to six months previous related work experience demonstrating familiarity with surgical instrumentation, decontamination and sterilization techniques, and stock room functions. Such experience may have been obtained by performing related duties in central services, surgical reprocessing, or a surgical stock room.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual and manual dexterity to operate automatic washers and sterilization equipment according to equipment operating instructions. Physical ability to stand for long periods of time, to lift and carry moderately heavy surgical trays, to push carts into sterilization unit and to receive and store supplies, materials and equipment. General hospital environment with normal conditions associated with patient care.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Follow policies and procedures referring complex situations to supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range: 

$27.09-$28.27

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 2PM-1030PM WEEKEND/HOLIDAY ROTATION

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Reports to Pharmacy Manager, Oncology and Sterile Compounding. Under the supervision of an Oncology Pharmacist and direction of a Pharmacy Technician Supervisor or Technician Group Leader. The Technician Specialist, Oncology and Sterile Compounding, performs sterile compounding of medications, predominately oncology, in compliance with United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Chapter 800 Hazardous Drugs, USP Chapter 797 Pharmaceutical Compounding - Sterile Preparations and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations. Performs non-sterile compounding in compliance with United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Chapter 795 and other applicable standards. Maintains regulatory compliance with relevant state and federal guidelines including but not limited to, Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, and The Joint Commission (TJC) Medication Management chapter. Performs complex pharmacy-directed technical functions to assist with coordinating operations and processes relating to compounding and dispensing of oncology and infusion medications. Promotes patient safety by ensuring that oncology and other hazardous medications are segregated. Collaborates with pharmacy oncology team members to order, receive, inventory, and store medications and ancillary supplies. 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: Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Under the supervision of an Oncology Pharmacist, the Oncology Technician Specialist: Ensures the sterile compounding environment and all equipment are cleaned and maintained under aseptic conditions and in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures. Performs hand hygiene and garbing practices in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures. Performs sterile compounding of medications in compliance with USP 797, USP 800, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations and Brown University Health policies and procedures. Performs non-sterile compounding in compliance with USP 795, USP 800, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations and Brown University Health policies and procedures. Completes accurate documentation of compounded medications per Brown University Health policies and procedures. Performs sterile and non-sterile compounding of investigational medications in compliance with specific investigational medication protocol. Performs computer activities necessary for compounding. Understands and appropriately follows requirements for product documentation and check processes. Completes accurate documentation of finished compounded medications per policy. Sets up, calibrates, and operates ancillary compounding equipment (i.e., pumps) appropriately. Delivers compounded medication ensuring proper storage location requirements are met based on stability needs of the product. Collaborates with pharmacy oncology and purchasing teams to procure oncology and infusion medications, and related supplies in a timely manner. Collaborates with pharmacy oncology team ensure oncology and other hazardous medications are segregated. Manages inventory including receiving, sorting, stocking, rotation of stock, expiration date checking, and disposal per policy. Tracks temperature monitoring and other environmental controls as applicable to oncology and infusion medication storage. Understands how to triage out of range controls. Transfers oncology and infusion medications to off-site satellite locations, as necessary. Performs recordkeeping and filing tasks, collates work volume statistics. Shares expertise by participating in the orientation and training of pharmacy technicians, student interns, and student externs. Exhibits proactive problem solving to help address issues impacting pharmacy oncology services. Performs all duties of other Pharmacy Technician job categories as may be required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS – BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High school graduate or equivalent degree required. Completion of one to two years of college preferred. Maintains current unrestricted Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II licensure. Maintains current National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT). QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3 years' experience as a pharmacy technician, including 2 years investigational, oncology and/or sterile compounding experience preferably gained in a similarly diverse and operationally complex health care environment. Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, and personal computers. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills Must have the ability to multi-task and reprioritize as needed while maintaining accuracy and service standards. Must obtain, within 2 months of hire, and maintain no less than semi-annually thereafter, internal IV and oncology credentialing as demonstrated by successful completion of current competency assessments. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work may require extended periods of time spent standing and walking. Requires the visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer. May require occasional travel between affiliates and sites. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range: 

$25.42-$26.50

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F variable 630a-530p, every other weekend, every other holiday, 1week/month on-call

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist reports to Director Pharmacy Services, and indirectly to a Senior Clinical Pharmacist Specialist.Coordinates pharmacy clinical programs including but not limited to pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmaceutical care, and drug information services.Collaborates with multidisciplinary care givers to monitor, assess, recommend changes to and optimize medication use in areas of therapeutic specialization, with consideration of the aging processes and human developmental stages (neonate, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric).Serves as a subject matter expert and real-time go to resource in area of specialty. Participates in the development of therapeutic drug policy and implements corrective strategies necessary to contain drug costs in specified patient settings and/or within therapeutic classes.Monitors pharmacy clinical services through continuous quality improvement activities, with consideration to the age of the patient populations being served, to ensure that the customers' expectations are met or exceeded.Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and budgets for Pharmacy Services and clinical practice setting. Brown University Health employees expected Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Coordinates and oversees new and established Pharmacy Clinical Services. Implements, interprets and provides consultation for policies, procedures, and standards of practice related to medication use. Reviews and analyzes Pharmacy Clinical Services recommending and implementing changes, allocation of resources, new technologies, etc. that will increase the efficiency and level of service of the pharmacy. Participates in the development, implementation and integration of patient-focused medication therapy management and pharmaceutical care services in collaboration with pharmacy leadership and key constituents within clinical practice setting. Monitors drugs and/or therapeutic classes targeted for review and implements corrective strategies to optimize drug use in compliance with clinical usage guidelines.Coaches professional staff on pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic principles facilitating safe and cost-effective medication use practices. Serves as a subject matter expert and real-time go to resource in area of specialty. Participates in development of short and long-term goals of pharmacy services in consideration of Brown University Health 's mission of Delivering health with care, and its values of compassion. accountability, respect and excellence. Provides input to assist in the development of effective drug budgeting and allocation of resources through application of pharmacoeconomic principles and methods to achieve defined goals and objectives.Monitors drug utilization projections and recommends corrective strategies as appropriate. Ensures that pharmacy clinical services and programs support established standards of care, meet or exceed patient care quality standards, are in compliance with regulatory agencies, and consider age-specific needs of the patient populations served. Maintains computerized systems, software programs and specialized equipment and technologies utilized in drug information and evaluation processes.Coordinates medication use quality improvement programs and related database maintenance including, but not limited to, adverse drug reaction reporting, pharmacist clinical interventions and medication use evaluations. Participates in determining the qualifications and competence of department personnel and in the development of tools and standards to establish and improve staff competency levels in areas of therapeutic specialization.Participates in orientation of new employees, in-service training and continuing education programs. Effectively and communicates with staff, management, and customers to facilitate the timely flow of drug information.Provides accurate communication, both written and verbal as appropriate, regarding continuous quality improvement activities, including goals and objectives of the Pharmacy as they relate to Clinical Services. Participates in the education and training of pharmacy residents, pharmacy students, and nurses, physician assistants, and medical students and residents.Provides didactic lectures and serves as preceptor as assigned.Provides appropriate oversight for pharmacy internship rotations and completes applicable competency and evaluation documentation. Presents formal lectures to pharmacists, other health professionals and the lay public as assigned.Supports department academic affiliations, including serving as clinical faculty and providing lectures for colleges of pharmacy and nursing, and physician assistant programs as assigned. Maintains current professional competence in area of specialty, including new medications, disease management standards, patient care practices, and innovative technology, by participation in ongoing independent study, and membership and participation in professional organizations. Attends and participates in continuing education activities, trains and retrains as needed. Participates in risk management activities, practice performance improvement initiatives and quality measures; identifies opportunities for improvement where systems modifications could result in operational advancements and efficiencies.Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and total quality management initiatives. Leads or participates in relevant committees, task forces, and performance improvement teams as assigned. Prepares papers for presentation at professional organization meetings, submits manuscripts for publication in professional journals, and authors articles for publication on the Pharmacy Web site. Conducts pharmacy practice research, clinical research and data-related research in alignment with Brown University Health, mission, goals, and priorities; authors research based original abstracts, scientific, and scholarly papers and submits for publication and/or presentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Participates in development of a strategic vision for the department and clinical practice setting. Plans and organizes priorities for effective patient care and clinical pharmacy services within the scope of existing departmental and organizational policies. Performs all the duties of a pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication, providing drug information and other duties as required. Participates in emergency code blue response. Performs the duties of Supervisor-in-Charge on an assigned basis. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy. Advanced study in pharmacy or health care related field, preferably a master 's degree or comparable work experience. Must be a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island. Maintains current unrestricted licensure as a licensed pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island. Maintains current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certifications to fulfill emergency code blue response responsibilities as assigned. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY-2) Residency from an accredited program in area of specialty, if applicable and national board certification in area of specialty, if available; otherwise national Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy preferred. Departmental certification in Medication Management (MTM). Clinical experience, knowledge, and development may be considered in lieu of formal training. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact appropriately with patients, families, colleagues and others. Effective organizational and presentation skills. Knowledge of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, software, equipment, and automation. Experience with MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and web browsers. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended periods of time spent standing and walking.Requires the visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer. Occasional travel between facilities or sites is required. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Functions independently within a broad scope of departmental policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to Senior Clinical Pharmacist when clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$110,302.40-$182,000.00

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

4 days per week, variable timing with every 4th weekend

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

10 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Reports to Manager, Retail Pharmacy Services. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist and direction of the Pharmacy Technician Group Leader, the Pharmacy Technician Specialist rotates to all applicable work assignments and work shift as business need dictates and contingent upon individual demonstrated competency of necessary skills and knowledge for the respective area.Utilizes experience-based knowledge to perform more advanced technical functions in preparing, formulating and packaging medication and pharmaceutical supplies. Assists the Pharmacy Technician Group leader to coordinate activities in keeping with the scope of services provided, and with consideration to the age of the patients/customers being served. Interacts professionally as needed with patients/customers, practitioners and their support personnel to obtain accurate information, including insurance information, needed to process patient/customer prescriptions, and to process accurate payment transactions. Accesses, inputs and retrieves necessary information using multiple pharmacy system applications. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Exhibits a friendly, pleasant and helpful nature demonstrating a strong customer service orientation when interacting with patients/customers, practitioners, and support personnel. Responds to questions relative to cost and availability of medication and pharmaceutical supplies. Informs patients/customers, practitioners and their support personnel of wait times and any issues regarding drug availability, including advising on the refill authorization process for expired prescription orders. Protects and maintains patient/customer confidentiality while collecting patient/customer personal information necessary for filling prescriptions such as name, address, date of birth and insurance information. Enters pertinent patient/customer data into appropriate pharmacy systems in order to ensure accurate charging for services and processing of insurance billing/payment as well as patient/customer co-pay information. Collects and processes payment for patient/customer transactions. Assists patients/customers in resolving identified problems. Refers patients/customer questions concerning medications and drug interactions to the pharmacist on duty. Determines patient needs and as appropriate, facilitates referral to case management, if required. Promotes and facilitates available pharmacy services including delivery of prescriptions and/or medical equipment to discharged patient’s bedside. Rotates to all applicable work assignments and work shifts as business need dictates and contingent upon individual demonstrated competency of necessary skills and knowledge for the respective area. Assumes responsibility for assigned areas of the pharmacy including inventory management, medication purchasing, medication compounding and repackaging, dispensing, and sales. Prepares, formulates and packages medications including hazardous substances, controlled substances, and other pharmaceutical supplies under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist. Coordinates quality assurance activities for assigned areas of the pharmacy. Ensures medication supply areas are neat and orderly, chemotherapy agents are appropriately segregated, and all medications are stored under proper conditions for light, temperature, and sanitation. Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities and medication safety initiatives of the pharmacy. Utilizes approved process for reporting actual, prevented and near miss medication errors. Acknowledges and demonstrates professionalism for self and others. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE &BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High school graduate or equivalent degree. Completion of one to two years of college preferred. Maintains current unrestricted Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician licensure. Holds and maintains current National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or has a minimum of one-year licensed pharmacy technician work experience, sits for National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) exam within first 6 months of hire, and achieves and maintains National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) within 12 months of hire. Must possess solid computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, as well as email and calendar applications.Must be comfortable in using internet web applications and multiple pharmacy system applications. Strong customer service presence and verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact effectively with patients/customers, practitioners and ancillary staff. Work is exacting and requires the ability to maintain attention to detail in a high paced environment to avoid errors in medication dispensing and payment transactions. Must be able to multi-task and reprioritize as needed while maintaining accuracy and service standards. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the physical ability to lift, carry and maneuver medication delivery equipment and pharmaceutical related inventories, requiring the ability to grasp instruments and use finger dexterity.Work may require extended periods of time spent standing and walking. Work requires the visual acuity and manual dexterity necessary to operate a personal computer, to accurately input data into various applications and systems, and to navigate screens on computer monitors. New hires into this position must successfully pass a drug screen in conformance with Rhode Island State Law. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$25.42-$26.50

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 3pm- 11:30 PM

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Under general direction of department site manager or department director, functions as liaison for utilization review with third-party payers. Participates in the coordination of the utilization review process and activities with utilization management staff. All activities are carried out in consideration of aging processes, stages of human development and cultural and ethic considerations.
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:

Monitors and ensures compliance with third-party requirements related to utilization review. Serves as the liaison with third-party payers regarding patient status, and other issues related to these agreements.
Serves as consultant to other hospital departments and medical staff on utilization review issues and concerns, for example, pre-certification for admission or status for surgical patients.
Participates in the coordination of the utilization review program Serves as a resource and educator to the utilization care managers on utilization review process and InterQual criteria. Provides input to director on goals, objectives, policies, and standards as they relate to utilization review program. Coordinates and monitors the Medicare Hospital Issued Notices of Non coverage(HINNs).

Responsible for data reporting of HINNs to the utilization review committee. Responsible for denial mitigation by negotiating patient status with payors utilizing the department algorithm.
Prepares, reviews, and maintains various manual and computerized documentation, records, reports and statistics on the utilization management and denials data. Ensures completeness and accuracy. Responsible for the hospitals concurrent appeals initiative by coordinating third party appeals with the medical director of appeals ensuring timeliness and completeness of the concurrent appeal. Provides clear and concise communication and documentation to leadership and members of the denials management team regarding status of concurrent appeals.
Participates on various hospital, state and department committees to provide input for development of policies and procedures related to utilization review.
Conducts retrospective reviews and audits of hospital records to determine if level of care is appropriate and sufficiently documented. Collaborates with the department physician reviewers and physician advisors as needed to determine appropriate patient status. Collects and synthesizes quality data related to UR activity for review with manager. Provides data to patient registration, business office staff and finance as needed to make changes to patient status to ensure appropriate billing and reimbursement.

Participates in ongoing, independent study, education-related professional activities and affiliations to maintain knowledge of utilization review, discharge planning government regulations and reimbursement issues.
Participates in or leads various committees, task forces and quality improvement teams as needed. Provides case review examples to enhance learning of utilization management staff at staff meetings and as requested by utilization management leadership.

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 N

urse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Registered nurse with license to practice in the State of Rhode Island; Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related health science required. Working knowledge of level of care criteria is required. Knowledge of state and federal regulations is desirable.

EXPERIENCE:
Three years or more of relevant recent clinical and/or administrative experience in an acute care setting; two years of which must be directly related to utilization review activities, demonstrating organizational skills and ability to make sound clinical judgement.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs independently within the department’s policies and procedures. Refers specific complex problems to utilization management leadership when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.

Pay Range:

$83,532.80-$167,044.80

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:

Mon through Friday 7:30-4 pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Clinical Program Manager RN - Education and Professional Practice, the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Education Manager designs, delivers, and evaluates education across the continuum of care, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and system priorities. The NPD Education Manager supports onboarding, competency management, and ongoing professional development by applying adult learning principles and leveraging innovative modalities. Through data-informed strategies, the NPD Education Manager fosters a culture of inquiry, continuous improvement, and professional growth, ultimately enhancing clinical practice and patient outcomes.

As a key member of the leadership team, the NPD Education Manager facilitates learning, practice transitions, and organizational change to advance nursing excellence, promote Brown University Health’s mission of “Delivering health with care” and guide actions that support Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND 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.

Evaluates learning needs through formal and informal assessments and provides just‑in‑time education to address emerging or immediate practice gaps. Collaborates with unit, entity, and system leaders to develop and deliver tailored education programs that align with learner needs and practice settings. Utilizes adult learning principles and multiple modalities to engage staff and ensure effective knowledge and skill transfer. Incorporates innovation and technology to enhance learning experiences.

Plans, implements, and evaluates onboarding programs for new hires and role transitions, ensuring seamless integration from classroom to clinical practice. Defines, assesses, evaluates, and validates initial and ongoing clinical competencies to meet standards of care and regulatory requirements. In partnership with leaders, evaluates clinical performance and creates action plans as necessary to drive improved performance.

Provides individualized coaching, evaluation and builds preceptor capacity to support professional development. Encourages certification, career advancement, and lifelong learning to cultivate a continuous-learning culture.

Promotes and translates evidence-based practice into clinical care. Supports policy development, EBP projects, and initiatives. Measures impact on clinical outcomes and fosters a culture of inquiry and continuous improvement.

Participates in quality assessments and improvement programs to evaluate effectiveness of care delivered and makes recommendations for improved individual, unit, and system performance. Collaborates on committees and system initiatives to develop/standardize education and implement new practice innovations.

Serves as a change agent by anticipating barriers and implementing strategies that enhance adoption and sustainment of new practices, technologies, and workflows. Partners with leadership to align education with organizational priorities.

Strengthens interprofessional relationships and collaborates with unit, facility, and system teams to implement educational components of new practice initiatives. Aligns education strategies with organizational goals and quality initiatives.

Uses metrics and feedback to prioritize learning needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement. Tracks and reports outcomes to support accreditation readiness and leadership decision-making.

Maintains accurate records of competencies, attendance, evaluations, and outcomes. Ensures educational activities adhere to accreditation criteria and regulatory standards.

Interviews for new hires/transfers and selects applicants in collaboration with Nurse Managers. Mentors and coaches clinical teams to support retention, staff engagement, and professional growth, while implementing initiatives that improve job satisfaction and workforce stability.

Evaluates staff in collaboration with Nurse Managers.

Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental operations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs of nursing education.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s in Nursing, Education, or related field preferred.

Current RN license in applicable state(s); in good standing.

BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS certification and AHA instructor certification(s) preferred. NPD specialty or other professional certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

3–5 years of nursing experience required; prior experience in education, precepting, or leadership preferred.

SKILLS:

Expertise in adult learning, curriculum design, and evaluation

Proficiency with EBP, research utilization, and outcomes measurement

Strong collaboration, communication, and change-management skills

Comfort with learning technologies/LMS and data-informed decision making

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides guidance and direction to team members assigned to specific projects

Interviews and selects applicants in conjunction with Nurse Managers

Evaluates staff in collaboration with Nurse Managers

Work Environment and Schedule:

Primarily onsite within assigned entities; travel across Brown University Health sites for system initiatives and education delivery is required. Standard business hours with flexibility for off-shift education and unit support as needed.

Pay Range:

$90,334.40-$180,689.60

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 8:00-5:00

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.
Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.
Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.
Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

every other weekend, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

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

Pay Range:

$56.06-$56.06

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 715-345

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, Lead Nurse of Interventional Radiology, the Medical Director of IR, CT MRI and US, and with the support of the Nursing Directors of Adult Patient services, provides comprehensive nursing care to patients having procedures in Diagnostic Imaging, in accordance with the hospital and department established policies and procedures, and the physician’s orders. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patient.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.All essential functions to coordinate quality and safety tracking while maintaining patient confidentiality. 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: Clinical:Performs assessments and collection of data by interviewing and record review, and documents on appropriate nursing assessment forms.Provides direct patient care.Prioritizes patient needs and functions as a patient advocate.Assesses and monitors patient condition throughout the pre, peri and post-procedural period (including vital signs, invasive pressure monitoring and recognition of EKG changes) and initiates appropriate nursing intervention.Provides continuity of care for the critically ill patient.Administers conscious sedation and monitors patients in accordance with hospital and departmental standards for procedures in CT, US and VIR.Administers contrast material.Recognizes, documents, and assists in the treatment of contrast reactions.Intervenes in emergency situations.Assesses need for and administers other medications as appropriate.Assists radiologists with procedures and treatments that require professional nursing skills.Demonstrates skill in using special equipment such as monitors, infusion pumps, pacemakers, defibrillators, ventilators, O2 equipment, etc.Documents patient status and nursing interventions.Effectively communicates with radiology nurses, physicians, technologists and other patient care units and caregivers regarding patient status, treatment, and outcome.Demonstrates ability to prioritize nursing responsibility within the department and Pre and Post Procedure Room.Works in collaboration with the IR technologist to prepare the patient, and the room, for the procedure.Takes call according to IR call policy.Performs role of charge nurse and Pre and Post Procedure Room as needed. Performs other related duties as required.Education:Provides health teaching and procedural information to patients and families. Participates in staff education on patient care, safety, infection control, etc.Acts as a resource person for nursing, medical and radiology staff. Assists with the orientation of nurses, students, technologists, and physicians.Other:Maintains departmental data bases as needed to provide data for tracking procedures, complications, outcomes and provides data for maintenance for all ongoing regulatory agency certificationsAssists in review of any safety issues for NIR and VIRR patients and provides support for reporting and following events in the hospital event reporting system.Assists with quality improvement and risk management programs.Participates in the development and evaluation of policies and procedures in radiology.Participates in performing, documenting, and reviewing patient/complication follow-up.Maintains and enhances professional expertise through appropriate educational opportunities and literature.Practices cost containment.Maintains emergency equipment.Monitors medications including narcotics.Assists with the development and implementation of research projects.Participates in hospital, nursing, and radiology committees.Collaboration: Functions as a member of the radiology team.Acts as a liaison between radiology and nursing units.Interacts with other health care professionals to maintain continuity of quality patient care. 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 from an accredited School of Nursing.Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. ACLS &BLS certified.Demonstrated mature judgment, initiative, and proficiency in nursing skills.Able to work without direct supervision.Is knowledgeable in physical assessment, aseptic techniques, IV skills and universal precautions.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 year of ICU-level critical care OR two years ER nursing experience with at least one year trauma room experience preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSome exposure to radiation, but hazards minimized by adherence to established safety precautions.Lifting, pulling, and positioning patients, wearing an eight-to-ten-pound lead apron.Spends majority of time walking or standing. INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within the department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisors where clarification of departmental and hospital policies and procedures may be required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None

Pay Range:

$56.06-$56.06

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:

PD as needed

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7a-7:30p, every other holiday, every other weekend as needed

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Social Work Manager, the Social Worker LICSW evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a wide range of psychosocial problems, applying individual clinical social work skills in order to assist patients and their families in the resolution of personal and environmental problems, attributable to mental or physical illness, which prevents them from achieving their highest level of psychosocial functioning. 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: Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Completes bio-psychosocial evaluations to eliminate barriers to treatment, discharge, improve patient flow, enhance the patient’s health status and improve utilization of resources. Provides consultation regarding patient’s background, psychosocial functioning and needs to medical and support staff, in order to assist in planning a comprehensive care program for the patient in order to increase treatment compliance and care coordination with the aim at providing excellent patient experience and increased satisfaction in care. Develops treatment plans and initiates clinical intervention, utilizing individual and group treatment modalities, and analyzes course and result of treatment to maximize health status and increase health care decision making. In accordance with departmental standards regarding frequency and content, documents social work activity in patients’ medical records. Participates as a team member in case conferences concerning patients with other care personnel and community agencies to improve care coordination and moving patients through the care continuum. Provide education to assist patients and families in understanding, accepting and following medical and social work recommendations designed to restore the patient to optimum functioning within their capacity. Assesses patient and family advocacy needs, and coordinates appropriate advocacy activities within the hospital and in the community with an emphasis on self-determination for the client system with the aim at improving social supports and community resources. Provides field placement supervision and evaluation for BSW and/or MSW degree candidates as part of the Department of Clinical Social Work Student program (must have LICSW, or, at least 5 years of demonstrated experience and knowledge in service area). Completes case related statistics and other reports according to departmental standards. As relevant to clinical assignment, remains current on available community resources, and accesses them as needed. Participates in hospital wide, departmental and community studies, projects, and trainings with the aim at educating the community and hospital staff on the psychosocial issues related to illness and identifying barriers in service delivery systems. Maintains and enhances professional expertise through appropriate educational activities. May attend training for specific areas of clinical responsibility. Participates in quality assurance activities in accordance with department, hospital, and The Joint Commission standards. Adheres to Brown University Health, Hospital, and department policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment of care and be in compliance with all laws, regulations and standards. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school of Social Work and a current license from State of RI, Board of Social Work Licensure Minimum requirement for licensure is Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work level (LICSW) 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. Analytical and therapy skills necessary to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy, and evaluate results. Obtain med staff privileges upon hire and those who are eligible (ambulatory LICSWs) will be enrolled with payors to drop charges for billable services. EXPERIENCE: Between six months and one year of clinical experience preferably in a health or mental health setting with an emphasis on populations to be served in the assigned area. Training and experience necessary to address the specific needs of the patients served in assigned areas of responsibility; this includes issues relating to age and stage of development and the particular special needs and cultural patterns of the patient populations being served. Analytical and therapy skills necessary to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy, and evaluate results. Ability to effectively interact with patients, families, medical staff and outside agencies in providing services. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Works in a normal office environment with exposure to patient care. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Can provides functional guidance to Social Work Interns with recommendation to pursue LICSW level of licensure.

Pay Range:

$67,724.80-$111,716.80

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

M-F 8a-4:30p

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Senior Clinical Dietitians Specialists and the Clinical Nutrition Director/Supervisor and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and departmental standards of practice: Provides nutritional care to hospital patients throughout their Brown University Health. Interviews patients and/or family members and reviews electronic health records in order to assess nutritional needs and develop nutrition plans of care. Monitors and evaluates indicators and outcomes data directly related to the nutrition diagnosis, goals, preferences, and intervention strategies to determine the progress made in achieving desired results of nutrition care and whether planned interventions should be continued or revised. Documents patient progress and updates nutritional plan as necessary in the electronic health record. Directs the activities of support personnel in assigned work area, as needed. 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: Uses accurate and relevant data and information to identify nutrition related problems. Assesses current and past information related to personal, medical, family, and psychosocial/social history. Assesses anthropometric indicators (e.g. height, weight, body mass index (BMI), arm circumference), comparison to reference data (e.g. percentile ranks/z-scores) and individual patterns and history. Assesses laboratory profiles (e.g. acid-base balance, renal function, endocrine function, inflammatory response, vitamin/mineral profile, lipid profile), medical tests and procedures (e.g. gastrointestinal study, metabolic rate). Obtains, assesses and reassesses findings from the Nutrition-focused physical examination (NFPE) (e.g. indicators of vitamin, mineral deficiency/toxicity, edema, muscle wasting, subcutaneous fat loss, altered body composition, malnutrition, pressure injuries, oral health, feeding ability, appetite, and affect). Obtains food and nutrition related history including food and nutrient intake, food and nutrient administration, medication and diet supplement use, knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes (e.g. understanding of nutrition related concepts, emotions about food and/or weight, readiness to change nutrition or health related behaviors, and activities and actions influencing achievement of nutrition related goals), and food security. Uses reference data and standards to estimate nutrient needs and recommended body weight, BMI, and desired growth patterns. Collects data and reviews data collected and/or documented by the dietetic technician and other health care practitioners, patients, or staff for factors that affect nutrition and health status. Uses collected data to identify possible problem areas for determining nutrition diagnosis. Re-evaluates and revises nutrition diagnosis(es) per department standards of care. Bases intervention/plan of care on best available research/evidence and information, evidence based guidelines, and best practices. Documents patients' nutritional care plans on the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care in addition to routine documentation in patients' electronic health records and regularly monitors patients' nutritional status updating the Plan of Care per departmental standards of care. Participates in the discharge planning process, evaluating the patient's condition from a nutritional perspective and recommending programs, procedures, etc., which will enhance the patient's readiness for discharge. Conducts individual and group patient nutrition education both inpatient and outpatient, preparing the patient and his/her family for continued care at home. Provides nutrition education, through seminars and workshops, for physicians and other health care professionals, including professional peer groups in the community. Represents Food &Nutrition Services at interdisciplinary meetings. Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and department programs in customer service for meeting the department and hospital mission, vision and goals. Participates in department quality improvement programs and department financial and productivity measures as requested. May be requested to participate in community and media programs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or a related concentration from a US Accredited College/University approved by theAccreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics(ACEND). Completed ACEND accredited supervised practice program and successfully passed national examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If registration eligible must provide documentation of scheduled registration exam date. License as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state of Rhode Island (must have within 3 months of hire). Proof of application for license to be submitted upon employment. If registration eligible must have proof of Rhode Island Department of Health License as a Dietitian/Nutritionist Graduate Practice prior to start date and must pass the CDR Registration Exam and obtain LDN license within 3 months of hire. All unlicensed dietitians' notes are cosigned by a licensed registered dietitian until a license is obtained. Thorough understanding of the application of principles of nutrition to human physiology in adult and pediatric disease states. Thorough knowledge of the nutrition care process and the nutritional values of food and food groups. The analytical ability to identify overt and potential nutritional problems. The ability to develop nutritional plans of care. The ability to communicate nutrition education through formal and informal channels. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. The administrative ability to direct and coordinate the delivery of quality nutrition care in assigned areas of responsibility. Maintenance of Commission on Dietetic Registration through completion of 75 hours of continuing education every five years and Rhode Island LDN of 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Membership preferred in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and relevant practice groups such as the Medical Nutrition Practice Group (MNPG) or the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group (PNPG). Ability to resolve patient food service satisfaction issues through a thorough knowledge of patient service operation (training provided on the job). Proficient computer skills in MS Word. MS PowerPoint and MS Excel preferred. EXPERIENCE: One to two years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian, preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sits, stands and walks intermittently throughout the day. Exposed to a normal patient care environment when visiting patients and when meeting with other health care personnel. May be required to lift up to 10 poundsi.Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions. Travel may be required to off-site facilities. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$58,489.60-$96,491.20

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 8 am to 4:30pm, alternating 3 days 1 week and 2 days the next week

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Reports to the Manager, Supply Chain Operations. Responsible for entering data into computer system and assist in other data maintenance/problem resolution tasks. Maintain and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all data reviewed.Develops and maintains effective working relationships with system users and provides ongoing support to them, while maintaining internal reports against key performance indicators.
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:

• Provide support as clinical liaison between the clinical teams, all end users, distribution, operations and receiving.

•Responsible for execution of item changes on par forms across the organization, maintaining a log of all items that are being substituted. Will initiate all communication to end users of item changes.

•Prepare, review, process and place purchase orders as directed by Supply Chain Team.

• Investigate discrepancies with all orders to resolve delivery and invoicing issues.

• Monitor open orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure delivery is on time.

• Assists other departments on System-wide initiatives as needed in relation to supply chain related products and processes. Departments may include but not limited to the following: Infection Prevention, Risk Management, Clinical Pathways, Clinical Resource Management, Quality Management, Employee-Patient Safety, Policy and Practice Council, Clinical Optimization, etc.

• Interact with the various departments including All Clinical, Offsite, OR Materials, Receiving, and Accounts Payable.

Works with end users, management and leadership team to ensure availability and optimal velocity of items.

Supports problem resolution with accounts payable relating to Supply Chain orders.

Effectively and continually communicates with staff, management, internal customers and vendors to facilitate the flow of information.

Provides timely and accurate communication, both written and verbal as appropriate, regarding fulfillment of Purchase Orders, supplier performance on automated transactions, inaccuracies between Purchase Orders and invoices, according to department goals and objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Associate degree Preferred. Combination of experience in Supply Chain Distribution/Operations/Receiving, systems applications and experience in clinical area operations may substitute for a degree.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have strong computer skills – prior use with excel is preferred

General understanding of Supply Chain Operations.

Ability to multi task, deal with multiple critical issues at one time, and see through to completion in a timely fashion

Strong communication skills

System Experts: Microsoft Office, People-Soft, At Par, Maximo, UPS trackpad, GHX and Handheld services as well as any future systems that will be implemented in support of supply chain activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Normal office environment, with some walking to other areas to investigate and resolve problems and provide system training and the like. May experience some visual fatigue associated with extended periods of time at a computer terminal.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the manager when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range:

$20.96-$34.61

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:

7:30am - 4:00pm M-F Weekends and Holidays as needed

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 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:

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

Work Type:

M-F- 8am -5Pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct patient care.

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

• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.

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

• Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.

• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

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

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

• Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.

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

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

• Competency Assessment:

• Advanced Respiratory Assessment and interventions

• Successfully cares for patients receiving all types of non-invasive and invasive ventilatory interventions

• Critical Airway Guidelines

• Monitors and interprets end tidal CO2

• Interprets blood gas results

• Assists with intubationA

• Advanced Cardiac Assessment and Hemodynamic Monitoring

• ECG monitoring and arrhythmia recognition, defibrillation, cardioversion, drug intervention, and internal and external pacing.

• Cares for patient with congenital heart defect

• Hemodynamic monitoring including arterial line and central venous pressure monitoring

• Performs neurovascular checks /Utilizes Doppler for pulse assessment

• Obtains a 12 lead EKG

• Neuro Critical Care

• Manages an EVD

• Monitors ICP and delivers appropriate interventions

• Glasgow Coma Scale assessment

• Manages a lumbar drain

• Maintains spinal precautions

• Cares for patient with spinal cord injury

• Surgical Critical Care

• Manages immediate post-operative phase of complex surgeries including (but not limited to) neurosurgical, orthopedic , spinal, plastic, vascular, otolaryngology, and complex general surgical.

• Provides education to patient according to age and developmental level. Evaluates the patient’s and/or families/caregivers response to teaching using teach back and GetWell Network methodologies.

• Management of patient receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

• Management of patient receiving continual renal replacement therapy (CRRT)

• Care and management of a patient with >20% BSA burns (see burn center orientation checklist and management of the post-operative kidney transplant patient

• Management of the stroke patient including responding as part of stroke team and administering and management of patient requiring maximal personal protective equipment (PPE)font-size

• Care and management of patient with an oncological emergency

• Safely and effectively travel with critically ill pediatric patients throughout institution.

• Utilizes available smart pump technology to safely deliver vasoactive, sedation, and other high risk meds to pediatric patients.

• Monitors patient during sedation for procedure

• Responds to pediatric code blue and pediatric rapid response team calls throughout institution

• Care of the patient and family at end of life

• Knowledgeable of palliative care therapies.

• Complies with standards of care for bereavement in the care of parents and families who are experiencing the loss of a child

• Care of patient who has agreed to organ donation/support of parents/families

• Able to use the following equipment: Cardiac monitors (stationary and travel)font-size: Giraffe warmer/ Bair Hugger/cooling blanket, Hot Line Warmer, Doppler

• Presents nursing report at interdisciplinary rounds

• Participates in unit based huddles supporting culture of safety

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.

Must have curret licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Twelve (12) months of Medical/Surgical strongly preferred. Critical care experience highly desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.

Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients.

Exposed to patient care environment.

Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

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

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional