01120 GCMG Waxhaw Family Medicine - Family MedicinePart timeYes29

M-F 0700-1600

Pay Range:

$22.90 - $36.15

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, medications).
• Performs laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions / infection control guidelines.
• Assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers medications, under physician/provider orders, including: immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin. With limitations, initiates, maintains and discontinues IV therapy; administering selected fluids with pre-mixed medications.
• Provides basic patient education on the performance of tasks, skills, treatment and self-care. Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, prescription refills, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services. Refers questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
• Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team. Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions.
• Performs advanced clinical tasks or skills such as removal of sutures and staples, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen, phlebotomy - butterfly, venous access, heel stick), EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, complex wound care, etc., with demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms, lab and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments and other equipment.
• Participates in patient centered initiatives, care management, performance and quality improvement activities.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Operates all equipment essential to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

SUMMARY: The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist II has the task of capably and reliably evaluating a complex, intricately moving, three-dimensional vital organ, the heart, using the two-dimensional modality of ultrasound. It is crucial that the sonographer has a thorough comprehension of cardiac pathology in order to recognize and distinguish abnormal pathologies from normal, and a complete understanding and familiarity of the intricate, computer-driven sonography system in order to capture the necessary digital images for the cardiologist to make the proper determination for the patient. As it is the examination and evaluation of a moving dynamic organ, the echocardiogram is very operator-dependent and a great responsibility is placed on the sonographer to present the physician with a thorough examination in order for the physician to properly treat the patient. The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist II is responsible to participate in daily operations of the Echocardiography Laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). 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: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic echocardiography examinations – M-Mode, two-dimensional, Doppler and Color Doppler Echocardiography, Exercise Stress Echocardiograms and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images. Understands basic and complex hemodynamics. Possesses an understanding of wall motion abnormalities. Uses technical ability to properly position patients, correctly angulate the transducer and to optimally adjust machine controls, gain settings and frequency of different machine types to provide the best resolution and cardiac ultrasound images possible. Performs accurate and thorough measurements and calculations, including wall thickness, chamber size, valve orifice, blood velocity measurements and pressure gradients across valve orifices. Obtains an appropriate patient medical history and maintains a clear understanding of the patient's diagnosis and the goals and limits of each study. A thorough understanding of cardiac pathology is essential to assure that proper and complete data is recorded. Provides quality cardiac ultrasound examinations on a varied adult population – patients who are elderly, patients in critical care units and patients with complex congenital heart anomalies. Uses independent judgment during the cardiac ultrasound to accurately differentiate normal and pathologic findings. Explains the procedure to patients to allay anxiety and to elicit cooperation, always maintaining a professional and friendly attitude. Is responsive to any special needs that may arise and assists appropriately. The sonographer's daily workflow procedure is organized and efficient, which reduces waiting time and exam time for the patients, while still obtaining a complete and quality echocardiogram. Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the problems. Handles difficult patients and difficult situations appropriately and competently. Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care. Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided. Appropriately follows the departmental Echocardiogram Protocol. Recognizes when the use of a contrast agent (i.e. Optison, Definity) and Agitated Saline is needed and obtains optimal images. Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage. Assists with the daily operations of the Echocardiography laboratory. Maintains a daily log of patients seen. Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies. Evaluates equipment malfunctions and speaks with the appropriate equipment representative. Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member. Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation. Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies. Provides in-service ultrasound training for the Cardiology Fellows and junior sonographers. Performs all requested cardiac ultrasounds as ordered by the attending physician – Outpatient, Inpatient, Portable and Urgent ultrasounds. Participates in research studies, which may include performing cardiac ultrasound on animals, imaging various vascular structures (i.e. brachial artery and carotid artery) in addition to performing any aspect of cardiac ultrasound. Possesses an interest, and is active, in the field of echocardiography and in the studies he or she performs Identifies patient by checking arm bands and/or asking patient to confirm name, DOB, and test to be done. Complies with infection control policies/procedures at all times. May take precept/charge as needed. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS Completion of an Associate Degree in Biological Sciences or its equivalent to comprehend and apply principles of physiology to cardiac disease. Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is preferred. Passing of the registry certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Adult Echocardiography and Physics or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) is anticipated during the first two years of employment. Registered sonographers must maintain an active status by the ARDMS in Adult Echocardiography or RCS. Current compliance with ARDMS or RCS Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for registered sonographers. A minimum of 15 CME's is required over a three-year period for sonographers who are not registered. In the absence of the minimum educational requirement, a sufficient amount of actual cardiac ultrasound work experience is acceptable. SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and tailor the echocardiogram as necessary. Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed. Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of cardiac ultrasound examinations and patient's needs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team. Ability to follow established departmental procedures. Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations. Ability to obtain optimal images on technically difficult patients. Possesses an understanding of basic and complex hemodynamics and of wall motion abnormalities. Possesses knowledge of the true two-dimensional imaging planes because the imaging plane may change during a stress echocardiogram. Possess the ability to progress to the next skill level. A sonographer must possess competency in performing all aspects of echocardiograms to be able to perform Exercise and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms. It is imperative that the sonographer obtains the proper views. Because the procedure has inherent risks, skilled sonographers are essential. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The employee must be physically capable of carrying out all assigned duties: Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position. Strength sufficient to lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels (up to approximately 500 lbs.), and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers. Ability to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning. RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS Category I - Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Pay Range: 

$39.66-$63.93

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:

days may vary Mon-Fri

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of Brown University Health Supply Chain Logistics Managers, Supply Chain Logistics Lead coordinates activities and functions of the Supply Chain Procedural, Distribution and Central Supply Technicians throughout Brown University Health. Orients, trains, assigns work, maintains work schedules,and evaluates performance of staff in keeping with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice in their respective areas of responsibility. Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, process improvements and budgets for the assigned Supply Chain area. 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: Responsible for high-quality employee training, directly and through delegation and shadowing other employees Manages inventory of supplies in the department; monitors usage trends, maintains par forms, and assist with recalls, backorders, and substitute products. Collaborates with Supply Chain Procurement and/or suppliers to coordinate delivery of supplies and equipment. Coordinates priority and/or special-order requests for supplies and equipment as needed. Runs and works various daily and periodic reports. Prepares and maintains records, files, and requisitions. Assists employees with prioritization and problem resolution as issues occur, such as authorizing urgent requisitions, accommodating emergency or priority requests, or adjusting assignments Initiates structured par level and inventory management activities on an at least semi-annual basis for all assigned supply areas. Works with staff and clinical management to adjust. Participates in the recruitment, retention, performance enhancement, and competency assessment of staff in collaboration with Supply Chain Logistics Manager. Ensures compliance to established standards, policies, and procedures. Provides actionable feedback to employees to promote effective teamwork and satisfaction in the workplace in consultation with Supply Chain Logistics Manager. Documents and addresses employee concerns related to work performance, attendance, or any other disciplinary problems. Measures beyond verbal communication or for egregious acts will be forwarded to a Supply Chain Logistics Manager for assessment and formal discipline Regularly performs duties of employees to assist with workloads. Responsible for technical, policy, and procedure, and communication training for assigned areas. Participates in yearly audit and inventory. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High School Diploma or equivalent required and a minimum of 4 years of experience in related healthcare or warehouse field. Basic knowledge of medical terminology, aseptic techniques, and inventory management. A high level of interpersonal skills to effectively represent Brown University Health and Supply Chain in interaction with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and ability to learn necessary supporting information system. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sits, stands, and walks intermittently throughout the day. Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push and/or pull moderately heavy supplies, materials, and equipment. Some exposure to the outside elements possible and some heat and cold discomfort. Exposure to contaminated items, strong detergents, and antiseptic solutions. Any potential hazard is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and the use of protective clothing and equipment as directed by department. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Pay Range:

$19.97-$32.96

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

6:30am - 3:00pm M-F Weekends and Holidays as needed

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes

SUMMARY

The Rehabilitation Aide reports directly to the Clinical Manager/Assistant Clinical Manager and performs duties under the supervision of Rehabilitation professionals. The Rehabilitation Aide assists clinicians in providing treatments designed to relieve pain and maximize function of patients across Brown University Health. The Rehabilitation Aide transports patients, maintains supply inventory, and prepares and cleans treatment areas. Provides office and systems support at all Rehabilitation Service locations for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology/Audiology.

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

Principal Duties

Once deemed competent, and in accordance with the established treatment plan, the Rehabilitation Aide:

• Assists therapists and assistants in patient care as requested.
• Carries out patient intervention per therapist or assistant direction, including positioning, mobilizing, and exercising patients.

The supervising Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, or Audiologist will be present on the premises and immediately available to the Rehabilitation Aide when providing treatment. A Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant may also provide supervision but must be on the premises, in line of sight, and immediately available.

Additional Duties

• Maintains gym and all treatment areas to Environment of Care (EOC) standards.
• Assists with EOC safety rounds.
• Enters work orders as applicable to gym and treatment areas.
• Maintains cleanliness of department equipment per infection control policies and equipment guidelines.
• Maintains equipment logs.
• Ensures that rehabilitation equipment, including but not limited to wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches, is clean and functional.
• Cleans and prepares treatment areas between patient use.
• Maintains and inventories therapeutic supplies, equipment, linen, and housekeeping supplies.
• Transports patients to and from treatment areas, exercising care in the handling of patients.
• May assist with scheduling, order entry, charge reconciliation, and scanning into the Electronic Health Record.
• Communicates in person or by fax/phone with patients, providers, healthcare team members, referral sources, and payers.
• Assists with departmental statistics and quality assurance, program evaluation, and environmental and infection control activities.
• Participates in meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Knowledge

• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with patients and other members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to assist with providing care to patients throughout Brown University Health, with consideration of the aging process, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel and Word software programs.

Experience

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• One year of related experience in fitness training or direct patient care, such as a Rehabilitation Aide or CNA position, required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to lift, position, and transport patients.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, crouching, and kneeling.
• Frequent walking, standing, and lifting of equipment and patients.
• Some exposure to communicable diseases and cleaning agents/chemicals.
• Moderate physical effort (lift and carry up to 25-35 lbs.).

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

• May direct volunteers/interns to assist with tasks related to environment of care.

Pay Range:

$18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

Variable / TBD

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

4 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of Brown University Health Supply Chain Logistics Managers, Supply Chain Logistics Lead coordinates activities and functions of the Supply Chain Procedural, Distribution and Central Supply Technicians throughout Brown University Health. Orients, trains, assigns work, maintains work schedules, and evaluates performance of staff in keeping with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice in their respective areas of responsibility. Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, process improvements and budgets for the assigned Supply Chain area. 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: Responsible for high-quality employee training, directly and through delegation and shadowing other employees Manages inventory of supplies in the department; monitors usage trends, maintains par forms, and assist with recalls, backorders, and substitute products. Collaborates with Supply Chain Procurement and/or suppliers to coordinate delivery of supplies and equipment. Coordinates priority and/or special-order requests for supplies and equipment as needed. Runs and works various daily and periodic reports. Prepares and maintains records, files, and requisitions. Assists employees with prioritization and problem resolution as issues occur, such as authorizing urgent requisitions, accommodating emergency or priority requests, or adjusting assignments Initiates structured par level and inventory management activities on an at least semi-annual basis for all assigned supply areas. Works with staff and clinical management to adjust. Participates in the recruitment, retention, performance enhancement, and competency assessment of staff in collaboration with Supply Chain Logistics Manager. Ensures compliance to established standards, policies, and procedures. Provides actionable feedback to employees to promote effective teamwork and satisfaction in the workplace in consultation with Supply Chain Logistics Manager. Documents and addresses employee concerns related to work performance, attendance, or any other disciplinary problems. Measures beyond verbal communication or for egregious acts will be forwarded to a Supply Chain Logistics Manager for assessment and formal discipline Regularly performs duties of employees to assist with workloads. Responsible for technical, policy, and procedure, and communication training for assigned areas. Participates in yearly audit and inventory. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High School Diploma or equivalent required and a minimum of 4 years of experience in related healthcare or warehouse field. Basic knowledge of medical terminology, aseptic techniques, and inventory management. A high level of interpersonal skills to effectively represent Brown University Health and Supply Chain in interaction with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and ability to learn necessary supporting information system. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sits, stands, and walks intermittently throughout the day. Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push and/or pull moderately heavy supplies, materials, and equipment. Some exposure to the outside elements possible and some heat and cold discomfort. Exposure to contaminated items, strong detergents, and antiseptic solutions. Any potential hazard is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and the use of protective clothing and equipment as directed by department. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Pay Range:

$19.97-$32.96

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 7:00am - 3:30pm Weekends and Holidays as needed

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Perform a wide variety of patient reception, clerical and computer services and specimen collection procedures including venipuncture on infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. Perform a variety of other preparatory functions to assist the professional laboratory staff. As an employee without clinical privileges the scope of practice may involve the oral administration of various reagents as part of the process in disease diagnosis.

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:

• Demonstrates understanding of Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards.
• Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures: Reviews policies and procedures Reviews Employee Handbook. Completes mandatory education.
• Hospital-wide Department-specific Job-specific. Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

SPECIMEN COLLECTION FUNCTIONS:

• Verifies patient identification.Applies tourniquet for venipuncture.Age specific - assesses mode and site of blood collection, venipuncture or capillary based on ages and condition of patients.
• Performs collection.Selects appropriate vein or capillary site and prepares site using approved cleansing technique.
• Administers post-venipuncture care and discharges patient.
• Labels tubes with complete information.Instructs patient appropriately regarding clean-catch urine specimens.
• Implements “Specimen Received” procedure in LIS and routes specimen to laboratory for testing.Informs technologists of STAT requests.
• Communicates unusual patient condition or specimen suitability or other related concerns with the technical staff of laboratory.
• Collects specimens from off-site locations as requested.
• Assists in training nursing aides, laboratory personnel and students in blood collection techniques.

SPECIMEN PROCESSING FUNCTIONS:

• Receives and accessions specimens for processing noting the demographic information on the requisition slip and specimen label.
• Prepares specimens for transport to outside laboratories.Logs blood units into information system.
• Unloads blood cultures.Performs preparatory work for Technicians and Technologists
• Performs staining procedures.Performs quality control and maintenance procedures; notifies supervisor of any issues with equipment or unacceptable quality control results.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Receives physicians’ orders, verbally or in writing, for laboratory tests and appointments.Enters orders and diagnostic codes in computer system.
• Greets patients and provides specific instructions for specimen collection as required. Processes ABNs.
• Checks and prints Collection Batch orders. Prints and distributes required hard copy reports to physicians and nursing areas. Phones or faxes patient results to physicians as requested.
• Reports unsafe or other occurrences, questionable conditions or situations immediately to the manager. Adheres to Blood and Body Fluid Borne Pathogen Procedures involving the use of gloves, masks if indicated, disposal of blood collection devices, slides and specimens.
• Keeps all work areas clean and performs regularly scheduled cleaning duties.Stocks and maintains a clean phlebotomy collection tray.
• Takes temperatures and records receipt of suppliesResponds to and assists in tracking and resolving laboratory related concerns.
• Performs other related functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy certificate through National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and/or completion of a Phlebotomy certificate program to include formal internship demonstrating 100 successful venipunctures.In lieu of internship, 6 months of phlebotomy experience may be considered.
• In lieu of phlebotomy certification, 5 plus years direct phlebotomy experience may be considered.
• Ability to perform venipuncture techniques and capillary puncture on adults, children and infants.
• Interpersonal skills to obtain and provide information to patients and to explain procedures effectively in order to allay fears and anxiety.
• 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.
• Clerical skills to prepare and maintain records and reports, including keyboard skills to enterccess information.
• Familiarity with blood collector equipment, anticoagulants, special precautions and interference.
• Ability to distinguish chromatic colors.
• A Phlebotomy certificate required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Works with in-patient care environment with considerable walking between units and where some physical effort may be required to deal with patients who are uncooperative.
• Some exposure to odors when handling specimens.
• Exposure to communicable diseases while administering to patients, however chance of injury is minimized by the adherence to established infection control procedures.
• Manual dexterity to perform venipuntures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$18.04-$28.46

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:

Variable shift hours with weekend and Holiday rotation

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours:

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: The pediatric site/office coordinator reports to the Practice Manager or Clinical Manager and is responsible for assisting with the daily non-clinical patient operations of the assigned office or practice locations. Oversees successful patient scheduling, registration and ambulatory workflows for pediatric patients and caregivers. Works closely with other departmental staff to greet patients, support registration functions including the facilitation of referrals, patient appointment scheduling, and responsible for ensuring high quality customer service during patient outreach via phone and electronic portals. 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: ; Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan.; Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards.; ; Oversees patient financial processes to ensure patient payments are obtained at the time of service and processed appropriately. Completes end of day batch including the reconciliation of arrived patients and collected payments.; ; Provides general support for the patient operations of the site or specialty.; ; Orients and serves as a resource to new employees to ensure compliance with pediatric ambulatory policies and procedures.; ; Coordinates with site leadership to continuously improve patient workflows and patient experience.; ; Effectively documents patient contact in the medical record including incoming and outgoing phone calls, patient portal messages, patient confirmation calls and wait list outreach calls.; ; Assists with patient care functions such as, but not limited to, patient letters, forms, questionnaires or screenings, medication refill requests, DME requests, referral requests, and obtaining documents from other specialists.; ; Oversee scanning workload and electric fax inboxes and perform tasks as needed to ensure office is addressing in timely manner.; ; Help schedule/coordinate patient visits and/or admissions that are needed outside of clinical LifeChart department. Complete any required paperwork and help secure any needed referral and prior authorization.; ; Performs and oversees outreach to patients who are overdue for medical care or other high priority outreach tasks as assigned.; ; Assists with physician schedule templates and other duties that are coordinated with administrative and business team member.; ; Must be flexible and receptive to change with the ability to learn quickly and retain new information or processes.; Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Equivalent to Associates Degree in related field. Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.Typing and computer skills for multiple systems. Required experience with Microsoft products (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Teams, etc.) beyond basic functions.Organization skills and ability to prioritize work as assigned is essential.Ability to perform independently within Brown University Health policies and departmental procedures. Refers complex problems to manager or other stakeholders when clarification of policies and procedures are required.; EXPERIENCE; ; Minimum of two to three years of progressively complex administrative positions within a hospital, outpatient clinic or academics. Must possess base knowledge of general support functions, ability to effectively coordinate work, exercise judgement and excellent interpersonal skills. ; 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:

TBD - M-Fri - 7am-7pm Census Dependant

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager (or designee), and within hospital and departmental policies and procedures, the professional registered nurse acts as a patient advocate in the application of the nursing process. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

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

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

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

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

EXPERIENCE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range:

$35.70-$71.40

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

M-F, every other weekend and holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Daily Hours: 

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Performs clinical tests for the detection and diagnosis of disease. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Refers unusual situations to Sr. Medical Technologist or Manager for clarification and/or guidance in handling.

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:

Demonstrates understanding of Hospital's Mission, Vision and Values.
Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards.
Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures:
Reviews policies and procedures
Reviews Employee Handbook.
Completes mandatory safety management education (Hospital-wide, Department-specific, Job-specific).
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities
Informs appropriate health care provider of unusual test results on discovery.
Notifies physician or other health care provider of unusual delays in testing capability.
Operates mechanical and/or semi-automated equipment when required, participates in QC procedures and equipment maintenance.
Assists in maintaining laboratory readiness, may include cleaning, preparing work area and instruments and stocking supplies.
Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, workbenches, etc.
Assists in the instruction of new employees in basic scientific theory and technical skills.
Assists in the development of test protocols.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

PHLEBOTOMY:
Receives patient specimens and correlates information with the patient specimen and patient history file for proper patient identification.
Verifies sample information and acceptability upon receipt.
Utilizes effective sterile technique when processing, to avoid contamination.
Performs blood collection on:

Neonates
Children
Adults

Disposes of venipuncture materials in a manner that provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Correctly labels all collected specimens.

LIS COMPUTER SKILLS:
Demonstrates ability to enter/edit patient requisitions.
Demonstrates ability to enter/edit patient test orders.
Demonstrates capabilities to enter/edit patient test results on manual or non-interfaced procedures.
Documents edited report changes appropriately.
Operates current I.S. system.

HEMATOLOGY - PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING:
Blood counts. – operates analyzer appropriately.
Cell morphology.
Cell differentiation.
Sedimentation rates.
Reticulocyte counts.
Clotting studies.

URINALYSIS
Perform routine and microscopic examination.

BLOOD BANKMMUNOLOGY - PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING
Assists in the preparation of fresh frozen plasma, platelets, cryoprecipitate, and dispenses for transfusion
Blood group and Rh type.
Antibody screen.
Identifies antibodies, if present.
Determines Rh immune globulin eligibility - pre and post-partum.
Infant cord blood tests.
Verifies blood type of blood units received from RIBC.

MICROBIOLOGY - PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING:
Gram stains/special stains - attain proficiency.
Inoculates patient culture specimens on appropriate media.
Identifies bacteria microscopically on slide.
Perform rapid E.I.A. antigen tests accurately.
Operate automated blood culture instrument.
Operates STAT PCR tests.

CHEMISTRY - PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING:
Coagulation studies – attain proficiency.
Routine chemistry analysis of blood and body fluids on the current analyzers – attain proficiency.
Quality control procedures as required within 2 SD.
Demonstrates proficiency in minor instrument repair.
Calibrates instruments as required to ensure proper operation of equipment.

SAFETY
Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing, i.e. gowns, goggles/face-shield, gloves, and pipetting devices.
Practices aseptic technique and infection control procedures.
Stores flammables as appropriate.
Adheres to reagent and chemical cautionary label instructions or refers to SDS sheets.
Maintains a clean and safe environment through appropriate work area decontamination and specimen disposal.

PROFICIENCY TESTING
Performs external proficiency testing when requested and obtains satisfactory results.
Adheres to Administrative Proficiency Testing Policy # 340 .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a lab science such as chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.

CREDENTIALS:
National certification by ASCP or equivalent in any of the offered categories such as Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or any other recognized categorical certifications.
OR
Eligible for national certification with laboratory training including completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS
OR
Previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist as defined by CLIA standards for testing personnel.
The ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within assigned laboratory section and interpret them accurately.
The physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests.
The physical ability to stand and work at laboratory benches.
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 experience in a clinical laboratory.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to odors, infectious materials, toxins and other hazardous substances.
Visual strain is encountered while closely examining specimens.
Regularly required to stand, lift and carry supplies, etc.

Pay Range:

$29.53-$48.72

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:

Variable as needed.

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Performs clinical tests for the detection and diagnosis of disease. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Refers unusual situations to Sr. Medical Technologist or Manager for clarification and/or guidance in handling.

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:

Demonstrates understanding of Hospital's Mission, Vision and Values.
Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards.
Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures:
Reviews policies and procedures
Reviews Employee Handbook.
Completes mandatory safety management education (Hospital-wide, Department-specific, Job-specific).
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities
Informs appropriate health care provider of unusual test results on discovery.
Notifies physician or other health care provider of unusual delays in testing capability.
Operates mechanical and/or semi-automated equipment when required, participates in QC procedures and equipment maintenance.
Assists in maintaining laboratory readiness, may include cleaning, preparing work area and instruments and stocking supplies.
Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, workbenches, etc.
Assists in the instruction of new employees in basic scientific theory and technical skills.
Assists in the development of test protocols.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

PHLEBOTOMY:
Receives patient specimens and correlates information with the patient specimen and patient history file for proper patient identification.
Verifies sample information and acceptability upon receipt.
Utilizes effective sterile technique when processing, to avoid contamination.
Performs blood collection on:

Neonates
Children
Adults

Disposes of venipuncture materials in a manner that provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Correctly labels all collected specimens.

LIS COMPUTER SKILLS:
Demonstrates ability to enter/edit patient requisitions.
Demonstrates ability to enter/edit patient test orders.
Demonstrates capabilities to enter/edit patient test results on manual or non-interfaced procedures.
Documents edited report changes appropriately.
Operates current I.S. system.

HEMATOLOGY - PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING:
Blood counts. – operates analyzer appropriately.
Cell morphology.
Cell differentiation.
Sedimentation rates.
Reticulocyte counts.
Clotting studies.

URINALYSIS
Perform routine and microscopic examination.

BLOOD BANKMMUNOLOGY - PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING
Assists in the preparation of fresh frozen plasma, platelets, cryoprecipitate, and dispenses for transfusion
Blood group and Rh type.
Antibody screen.
Identifies antibodies, if present.
Determines Rh immune globulin eligibility - pre and post-partum.
Infant cord blood tests.
Verifies blood type of blood units received from RIBC.

MICROBIOLOGY - PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING:
Gram stains/special stains - attain proficiency.
Inoculates patient culture specimens on appropriate media.
Identifies bacteria microscopically on slide.
Perform rapid E.I.A. antigen tests accurately.
Operate automated blood culture instrument.
Operates STAT PCR tests.

CHEMISTRY - PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING:
Coagulation studies – attain proficiency.
Routine chemistry analysis of blood and body fluids on the current analyzers – attain proficiency.
Quality control procedures as required within 2 SD.
Demonstrates proficiency in minor instrument repair.
Calibrates instruments as required to ensure proper operation of equipment.

SAFETY
Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing, i.e. gowns, goggles/face-shield, gloves, and pipetting devices.
Practices aseptic technique and infection control procedures.
Stores flammables as appropriate.
Adheres to reagent and chemical cautionary label instructions or refers to SDS sheets.
Maintains a clean and safe environment through appropriate work area decontamination and specimen disposal.

PROFICIENCY TESTING
Performs external proficiency testing when requested and obtains satisfactory results.
Adheres to Administrative Proficiency Testing Policy # 340 .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a lab science such as chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.

CREDENTIALS:
National certification by ASCP or equivalent in any of the offered categories such as Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or any other recognized categorical certifications.
OR
Eligible for national certification with laboratory training including completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS
OR
Previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist as defined by CLIA standards for testing personnel.
The ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within assigned laboratory section and interpret them accurately.
The physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests.
The physical ability to stand and work at laboratory benches.
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 experience in a clinical laboratory.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to odors, infectious materials, toxins and other hazardous substances.
Visual strain is encountered while closely examining specimens.
Regularly required to stand, lift and carry supplies, etc.

Pay Range:

$29.53-$48.72

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:

12-hour shifts. 7am to 7pm working every other weekend with Holiday rotation.

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Registered Nurse, the Behavioral Health Attendant (BHA) provides direct, non-clinical support to patients requiring direct or indirect observations and who may be experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges. BHAs collaborate with clinical staff to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment while upholding patient dignity and adhering to Brown University Health care values.  

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health   employees are expected 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

Receives report on assigned patient before assuming responsibility of observations.

Conduct continuous or intermittent patient observation as assigned.

Reports changes in patient condition to nursing or clinical staff promptly.

Monitor and document patient behavior, mood, and activity in accordance with established protocols.

Maintain patient focus at all times, free from distractions.

Assists patients with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and mobility, as needed based upon report and direction received by registered nurse.

Actively engages with assigned patient(s) throughout shift in a compassionate and respectful manner while providing interaction and recreational activities in accordance with training provided.

De-escalate situations using approved verbal intervention techniques to promote patient and staff safety.

Obtains initial certification and annual re-certification in system/facility approved de-escalation and restraint course with no restrictions for those working in behavioral health and emergency departments, BLS, and training in safe patient handling per facility guidelines. Must be able to perform physical aspects of the position which may include lifting, turning, and physical care/movement of patients from a sitting, standing or kneeling position.

Attends staff development, supervision, and staff meetings as assigned.  

Ensure the care area is free of hazards and complies with safety guidelines, and assist with the maintenance of clean and orderly patient care spaces 

Observes patient rights, Maintains confidentiality of patient information,

Maintains patient privacy.

Follows hospital policy and procedures regarding patient and staff safety practices.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High School graduate or its equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in direct patient care and/or patient observations, or completion of one (1) year of progressive education in a human services-related field (e.g., psychology, nursing, social work, health sciences) is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Participates in patient care, activities of daily living, and physical management of patients according to training.  

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Work alongside clinical staff; including nurses, social workers, therapists, and physicians to achieve treatment goals.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range: 

-

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7a-7p

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director, Epidemiology and Infection Prevention for Brown University Health, and the Medical Director, Epidemiology and Infection Control, is responsible for investigating nosocomial infections using advanced surveillance techniques. Develops and implements policies and procedures related to epidemiology, infection control and infectious diseases. Responsible for investigating nosocomial infections using standard epidemiologic methods and able to function independently.
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:

Investigates outbreaks of infection in conjunction with department. Establishes etiology, develops interventions and evaluate outcomes.

Obtains specimens from patients, hospital personnel and environmental reservoirs to determine source of infection during outbreaks. Uses molecular biological techniques to type bacteria and determine similarities of isolates. Monitors endemic hospital-acquired infections or potential sources of infection following procedural changes by use of surveillance cultures. Carries out investigations to determine risk of infection from medical devices.

Coordinates and performs safety and surveillance rounds throughout the hospital in collaboration with safety and facilities management personnel. Integrates monitoring of infection control practices and standard precautions into rounds.

Serves as consultant and educator to healthcare team members. Develops and presents in-service education programs regarding infection control for all areas of the hospital. Compiles and analyzes infection control data and creates related reports for end users. Compiles and analyzes data from research studies in order to identify risk factors and etiologies associated with specific infections.

Utilizes local area computer network for the Epidemiology and Infection Control Department. Participates in the development or updating of computer programs to enhance the productivity of the Epidemiology and Infection Control Department.

Performs surveillance activities as designated on an assigned basis. Carries out delegated responsibilities in the absence of the Director and/or Medical Director of Epidemiology and Infection Control Department.

Reviews, revises and updates policies and procedures related to infection control practice.

Represents Epidemiology and Infection Control Department on assigned committees and/or Task Forces.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
Bachelor 's Degree in medical technology, nursing or related field. Evidence of graduate level courses in microbiology or epidemiology preferred.
 

Certification in Epidemiology and Infection Control is preferred and required within 3 years of hire.

Demonstrated knowledge of the care provided in the tertiary, acute-care hospital to patients throughout the continuum of life with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Demonstrated skills with personal computers and software to include database management, spreadsheets, word processing and graphics applications.

Demonstrated skill with both verbal and written communication.

EXPERIENCE:
Three years experience in hospital epidemiology infection control.

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.

Pay Range:

$86,382.40-$142,542.40

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 7:30 AM - 4 PM

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Director, Patient Experience, and within hospital and department policies and procedures, the guest service attendant acts as the first point of contact between patient, visitors, guests, and the hospital. Provides an extraordinary patient experience where all feel welcomed, valued and respected. Has the ability to listen well and anticipate patient’s, visitor’s and guest’s needs and provides wonderful customer service (answering questions, providing accurate information and assisting in wayfinding and transport). 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: Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, and environmental control. Greet patients, visitors, and guests warmly and make them feel welcome and attended. Provides wayfinding and transport as needed and according to department guidelines. Acts as a liaison between patients, visitors and guests and any hospital department. Anticipate guest’s needs to accommodate them and provide an exceptional guest experience Screens all visitors and patients using approved screening process and ensures all follow COVID etiquette. Maintains main entrance PPE inventory and order stock as needed. Ensures adherence to hospital visitor policy and communicates clearly and respectfully to all guests. Cross-trained in patient and visitor badging system as a backup to security personnel. Utilizes interpreter services or interpreter on wheels when needed. Together with environmental services, ensures that main lobby spaces are always clean and tidy. Monitors and controls traffic in main lobby in conjunction with security personnel. Answers telephone and uses appropriate telephone techniques and proper identification. Responds to telephone inquiries regarding patient room numbers, visiting hours and other limited patient information. Notifies appropriate personnel of arrival of visitors and follows hospital visitor guidelines. Provides clear directions and assistance to patients and visitors, including directions for parking, wheelchair assistance, and locations of telephones, rest rooms, and hospital departments. Provides room numbers of patients. Manages all patient belongings, food, and flowers brought in by families and ensures they are delivered promptly to the correct destination. Preserves and protects confidentiality of information. Operates computer terminal to retrieve patient room numbers/extensions, admissions, discharges and religious affiliation. Protects patient privacy for those who choose to be “restricted” from the patient directory. Provides approved clergy representatives from area parishes/synagogues with information on parishioners, who are patients. Distributes and logs specialized keys (i.e.: gift shop, rolling library, etc.) to designated volunteers. Ensures that vendors sign-in and out at the vendor registration terminal. Oversees the delivery of newspapers to departments, patient rooms and waiting areas. Provides support to customers using Café 1873 by assisting with credit card purchases, ensuring space is well stocked and clean, and calling vending company when service is needed on equipment. Attends in-service and educational programs. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent. A degree or certificate in a hospitality-related field is preferred. Basic computer skills, including word processing, required. Excellent customer service and people skills required. Minimum of 1-year of customer service experience required. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must and be able to sit for 3-7 hours a day and stand or walk for 1-3 hours a day. Must be able to lift 10-35lbs with good body mechanics and be able to bend infrequently. Must be able to use both hands and perform work with moderate deviation from neutral wrist position; including moderate hand / wrist repetitions; able to perform work with frequent fine motor skills. Near and far vision must be accurate with moderate color discrimination and accurate depth perception. Must be able to hear a whisper at 3ft. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Incumbent functions independently within broad scope of department policies and practices. Generally, refers specific problems to supervisor, only where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

M-F Varied hours, rotating weekends and holidays

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within hospital and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families from admission to discharge.DEFINTION:A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the state and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department of Health. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as this guides our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.br /Duties of Nursing Assistantsbr /Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs: 1. Personal Care Skillsbr /2. Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.br /3. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriatebr /4. Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service.br /5. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient observations to the Registered Nurse.br /6. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant. High school graduate or its equivalent preferred. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment.

Pay Range: 

-

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

Every other weekend/ Every other holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: The Mental Health Worker functions under the direction of the Professional Nurse and is responsible to the Clinical Manager. This position provides direct care and maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu for a select group of patients on the Psychiatric Unit. Provides services to the adult population. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Actively participates in the treatment planning process by completing selected areas on the assessment form and collaborating with the Professional Nurse to develop the initial problem list and treatment plan. Communicates individual treatment plans with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Implements the treatment plan in accordance with unit policies and procedures and demonstrates the ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within unit and department standards. Reviews treatment plans and problem lists on a daily basis. Assist in the evaluation of care by providing input at team meetings. Documents significant patient/family interactions on flowsheet in a timely manner. Observe patients in activities of daily living in accordance with the treatment plan (personal hygiene, ambulation, shaving, etc.). Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and encourages their participation in recreational and other therapeutic activities. Consistently models appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions to other patients/families. Conduct patient rounds to observe and record patient's behavior and reports any unusual behavior to nursing staff. Initiates formalnformal supervision and incorporates feedback for improvement in job performance. Organizes and participates in recreational activities. Demonstrates analytical skills and an understanding of psychiatric illnesses and organizes recreational activities to meet psycho-social and intellectual need of patients. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the group room and reporting any safety hazards to supervisor. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patient/families as well as other members of the healthcare team. Manages aggressive/destructive behavior by providing timely therapeutic interventions. Assists in placing patients in seclusion and/or restraints according to policy and procedures. Assists in patient and room searches. Escorts patients to other departments in the hospital. Maintains patient confidentiality and respects patient right to privacy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Associate Degree required. Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service or related field preferred. Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills. Current BLS certification. Current RIH Crisis Management certification or current enrollment. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$23.13-$43.04

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7a-730pm

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY: The Mental Health Worker functions under the direction of the Professional Nurse and is responsible to the Clinical Manager. This position provides direct care and maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu for a select group of patients on the Psychiatric Unit. Provides services to the adult population. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Actively participates in the treatment planning process by completing selected areas on the assessment form and collaborating with the Professional Nurse to develop the initial problem list and treatment plan. Communicates individual treatment plans with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Implements the treatment plan in accordance with unit policies and procedures and demonstrates the ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within unit and department standards. Reviews treatment plans and problem lists on a daily basis. Assist in the evaluation of care by providing input at team meetings. Documents significant patient/family interactions on flowsheet in a timely manner. Observe patients in activities of daily living in accordance with the treatment plan (personal hygiene, ambulation, shaving, etc.). Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and encourages their participation in recreational and other therapeutic activities. Consistently models appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions to other patients/families. Conduct patient rounds to observe and record patient's behavior and reports any unusual behavior to nursing staff. Initiates formalnformal supervision and incorporates feedback for improvement in job performance. Organizes and participates in recreational activities. Demonstrates analytical skills and an understanding of psychiatric illnesses and organizes recreational activities to meet psycho-social and intellectual need of patients. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the group room and reporting any safety hazards to supervisor. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patient/families as well as other members of the healthcare team. Manages aggressive/destructive behavior by providing timely therapeutic interventions. Assists in placing patients in seclusion and/or restraints according to policy and procedures. Assists in patient and room searches. Escorts patients to other departments in the hospital. Maintains patient confidentiality and respects patient right to privacy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Associate Degree required. Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service or related field preferred. Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills. Current BLS certification. Current RIH Crisis Management certification or current enrollment. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$23.13-$43.04

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

1900-0730

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY

Coordinates the flow of patient activity and information on the unit/clinic, based on currently approved policies and procedures recognized by the Hospital. Functions as a member of the Health Care Team under the direction of the Clinical Manager or designee to perform a variety of clerical duties. The Unit Secretary is responsible for good interpersonal and clerical skills, which promote quality patient care.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibits appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.

• Works as a member of the team to identify cost-saving measures in unit/clinic operations and patient care delivery, solve work process problems, and create new work methods.

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

• Assembles charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines.

• Files reports in charts accurately and maintains medical records.

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

• Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately to enter orders, verify orders, retrieve data, and generate reports.

• Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.

• Accurately uses all computer systems, including Patient Links, Nurse Links, Bed Board, MAK MAR, Carevue, and/or any new systems necessary to carry out the Unit Secretary role.

• Enters verbal orders from physicians in the computer system within the limits of the Unit Secretary role, including:

  • Dietary orders

  • Lab orders

  • Radiology orders (restricted to diagnostic x-rays only)

  • Admit status orders

  • Transfer orders

  • Change of doctor and hospital service orders

• Enters verbal orders from nursing restricted to those orders based on a protocol or covered by a previously entered physician’s order.

• Transcribes doctors’ handwritten orders.

• Faxes orders to pharmacy for medication entry and enters all other orders into appropriate departments.

• Transcribes handwritten chemotherapy orders according to hospital protocol.

• Arranges for necessary equipment delivery as needed.

• Follows up on diagnostic tests ordered and documents booking in the computer under “Date/Time Scheduled Tests,” including any required preparations, holds trays, or makes patients NPO accordingly.

• Orders stationery and office supplies as appropriate.

• Maintains and stocks the A–Z file.

• Faxes completed “Authorization for Use of Protected Health Information” forms to other healthcare providers, receives faxed information, and files it in the patient’s record.

• Faxes other forms as needed.

• Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the “Patient Services” website.

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

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

• Promotes safety on the unit.

• Adheres to established RIH/unit standards, policies, and procedures, including:

  • Absenteeism

  • Tardiness

  • Badging

  • Mandatory education

  • Fire safety

  • General safety

  • Infection control and credentialing

  • HIPAA

  • Confidentiality guidelines

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

• Arranges follow-up appointments and documents them on the patient’s Continuity of Care form.

• Coordinates Continuity of Care form copies accordingly.

• Faxes forms to Home Care Services when indicated.

• Files copies in the medical record.

• Prints copies from “Life Links” if necessary.

• Obtains copies of medical records as indicated.

• Performs all aspects of the Unit Secretary role accurately, including but not limited to:

  • Patient type codes

  • Discharge disposition codes

  • Observation and inpatient status

  • Patient services charges

  • Calling consults when indicated

  • Updating dietary rounds reports

• Understands and is able to perform appropriate Information Systems (I.S.) downtime procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

• High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

• Effective interpersonal communication skills.

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

• Basic computer skills required.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

• Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English.

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

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exposed to a normal patient care environment with frequent standing, walking, and sitting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None.

Pay Range: 

$21.09-$22.04

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

2300-0730, every other weekend, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Reports to clinical manager and under the general direction and supervision of the professional staff, assists in providing care to Emergency Department patients and their families from arrival to departure. Performs a variety of clerical and patient care assistive duties as a member of the Health care team. Brown University Health employee are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.  In addition to our values all employees are expected to demonstrate the core success factors which tell us how we work and collaborate.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

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

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

Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care:

• Assigned to any area within the emergency department.

• Collaborates with the registered nurse to set priorities and organize work.
• Communicates all pertinent observations to the responsible registered nurse.
• Administers direct physical care and assists with other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Performs selected procedures and treatments according to standards and protocols.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients.
• Collects tests, records and reports selected specimen data. Reports findings to registered nurse.
• Sets up cardiac monitoring devices according to procedure. Assists with cardiac monitoring, runs 12 lead electrocardiogram (EKG). Reports findings to registered nurse.
• Utilizes side rails, restraints and assistive devices when available and necessary.
• Records selected procedures for which she/he is responsible.
• Maintains patient and family confidentially according to established hospital standards.
• Serves as an active patient/family advocate.
• Supports and reinforces teaching done by the registered nurse.
• Performs other duties within scope of care as assigned.

Responsible for emergency and safety conduct:

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

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

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

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.
• Current Rhode Island registrations as a certified Nursing Assistant or Graduate of a Medical assistant training program (9 months or longer; curriculum most includes sterile conscience sepsis).
• Certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Brown University Health, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each strep of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to multi-task in order to perform a variety of complex duties.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Read, write legibly and speak English.
• Basic knowledge of the hospital’s patient care delivery orientation program.

WORKING ENVIORNMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposed to patient care environment with frequent standing, walking and sitting.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

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

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7am-730pm every other weekend/Holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

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

Pay Range: 

-

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7p - 730a, every other weekend and holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

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

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.

DEFINTION:

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

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

• Personal Care Skills

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

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

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

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

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

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant.

• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.

• Ability to perform basic computer skills.

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

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

EXPERIENCE:

• One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
Works in healthcare environments such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices, and ancillary health care enterprises. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of hospital and department policies and practices and the Rhode Island Department of Health Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.
Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7:00pm-7:30am, every other weekend, holiday as needed

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

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

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

EOW, EOH

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

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

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

EOW, EOH

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

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

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

EOW/EOH

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

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

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

EOW/EOH

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

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

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7:00am - 7:30pm; every other weekend, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters