SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

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:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Driving Required:

Union:

SUMMARY:

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

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

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.

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

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

Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

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

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

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

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

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

COMPETENCIES:

Process Level I:

Wanding

Level II:

Personal Belongings confiscated, itemized and secured
Intake process
Processing patients before going into unit
Wanding
Paper scrubs
Hospital socks
Vital signs
Breathalyzer/Blood glucose if needed

Unit Safety:

Suicide precautions
Suicide risk assessment
Safety checks with patient location every 15 minutes
Limiting visitors
Initial and ongoing contraband checks/Environmental checks every 2 hours
Education
D-pod Net Learning Modules
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
Competency Testing – Wanding, Safety/Environmental Rounds
BLS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.

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

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Receive their NIHSS Certification within 3 months of hire 8 hours of continuing stroke education required annually.

UNIT SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of RI. BSN preferred. Certified Wound Nurse preferred (American Board of Wound Management certification preferred, Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) preferred or Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) preferred.

Minimum two years clinical experience in medical surgical nursing, ambulatory or surgical services in a hospital setting

Previous high volume clinic experience in an outpatient setting preferred

Positive, caring and customer-service-oriented attitude

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

UNIT SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have full range of body motion. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and color vision. Must be able to speak and hear clearly. Must have the ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lean, and squat for long periods of time without hindrance. Must be able to maintain dexterity when pulling, pushing, and gripping carts and stretchers. Must be physically able to perform CPR. Must perform all physical job duties accurately in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruption.

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:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Driving Required:

Union:

SUMMARY:

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

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

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care. Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel. Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement. Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning. Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.

Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities. Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care. Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.

Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations. Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel. Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

Competencies:

Nurses who can show care and compassion for a wide pediatric age range and cultural backgrounds. The ED nurse should be able to determine priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system.

The ED Nurse should be able to care for patients on cardiac monitors, patients who present with respiratory issues, life threatening medial issues and traumatic injuries. The ED nurse should have the ability to perform focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner. The registered nurse will be able to care for the patient from arrival to admission or facilitate timely discharges.

Job Requirements:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of RI. BSN preferred Certified Wound Nurse preferred (American Board of Wound Management certification preferred, Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) preferred or Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) preferred.

Minimum two years clinical experience in medical surgical nursing, ambulatory or surgical services in a hospital setting. Previous high volume clinic experience in an outpatient setting preferred. Positive, caring and customer-service-oriented attitude

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

UNIT SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have full range of body motion. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and color vision. Must be able to speak and hear clearly. Must have the ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lean, and squat for long periods of time without hindrance. Must be able to maintain dexterity when pulling, pushing, and gripping carts and stretchers.  Must be physically able to perform CPR. Must perform all physical duties accurately in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruption.

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:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Driving Required:

Union:

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

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:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Driving Required:

Union:

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager/ Director (or designee) implements, supervises and evaluates the nursing care of each patient undergoing an emergency until the patient is stabilized or transitioned to the appropriate level of care. Utilizes the nursing process in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and with consideration of the aging process throughout Brown University Health, including all developmental stages, as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides direct patient care. Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnelEvaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.Participates in departmental quality improvement and research activities.Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS.Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.Responds to emergency situations (Code Blue, Rapid Response, Code Stroke, Code Triage) as delegated by Nursing Leadership to provide critical care assessment and interventions to manage patients in decline until they can be transitioned to the appropriate level of care. Provides critical care nursing consultation to areas as delegated by Nursing Leadership. Provides critical care nursing support to areas as delegated by Nursing Leadership. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.BASIC KNOWLEDGE:1. Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.2. Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.3. 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.UNIT SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of RI. BSN preferredCertified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred.Minimum three years of current clinical experience in adult critical care nursing, including responding to cardiac arrests and clinical emergencies, in a hospital setting required.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:1. Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.2. Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients.3. Exposed to patient care environment.4. Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.UNIT SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must have full range of body motion.Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and color vision.Must be able to speak and hear clearly.Must have the ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lean, and squat for long periods of time without hindrance.Must be able to maintain dexterity when pulling, pushing, and gripping carts and stretchers.Must be physically able to perform CPR.Must perform all physical job duties accurately in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruption.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None.

Pay Range:

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

EOW. EOH, M-F variable 0700-1930

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

City/State

Work Shift

Overview:

Generous sign-on bonus - $20K and Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates!

New Grads are welcome!! Ask Recruiter about New Grad Sign-on Bonus, Nurse Residency Program, Education Assistance (BSN Degree), and Loan

Repayment!

Sentara Emergency Department/Ambulatory Port Warwick is hiring a Registered Nurse.

As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Click https://youtu.be/ImqEzvkewIU to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare. 

Shift: Nights

Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

License and Certification

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire

Education

• RN-Associate’s Degree, or

• RN-Bachelor’s Degree, or

• RN-Diploma, or

• RN-Master’s Degree

In the Emergency Department/Ambulatory, we have a family atmosphere amongst our team. We meet in a fast-paced environment with high energy and positivity. We treat patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric and we utilize ED Techs to assist with supportive duties. We are hiring experienced and new graduate RNs. In addition to our Nurse Residency Program for new graduate RNs, we also offer a specialized 18-20 week ED orientation.

Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year experience.  At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications.  Are you looking to enter the specialties of Medical Surgical nursing, Intermediate Care, Critical Care, Emergency Care, the Operating room, or Women’s Health?  Available across all 12 Sentara hospitals, this immersive program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.

Nursing All, Talroo-Nursing, Nursing-Critical, Acute Care, ED, Emergency Department, Triage Nurse, Ambulatory, Night shift

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Port Warwick offers a unique level of convenience and comprehensive care in the heart of Newport News. Located just down the road from Oyster Point City Center and Tech Center Marketplace, the quiet neighborhood campus features a 24-hour emergency department, primary care and specialty care, advanced imaging services, therapy services, and so much more. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

SUMMARY:

Turner 4-Med Surg

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:

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:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Daily Hours: 

Driving Required:

SUMMARY:

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care:

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

Responsible for emergency and safety conduct:

• Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs and other infection control measures.
• Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.
• Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.
• Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the appropriate person.
• Utilizes side rails and restraints in accordance with nursing procedure and policy of Newport Hospital.
• Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned.

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

• Exhibits appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.
• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs.
• Copies charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines. Files and scans report in charts accurately and maintains medical record. Faxes chart documents for admitted patients to appropriate unit.
• Answers phones and intercom, using phone and intercom etiquette, and notifies appropriate staff.
• Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately, to execute orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.
• Accurately uses all existing computer systems , including the Hospital Capacity System (HCS) and/or any new systems necessary to carry out job duties.
• Arranges for necessary equipment delivery as needed.
• Follows up on diagnostic tests ordered and documents in the computer, including any patient specific need, such as “NPO “status.
• Orders office and clinical supplies as appropriate. Maintains and stocks equipment and supplies.
• Faxes completed “Authorization for Use of Protected Health Information” form to other health care providers; receives faxed information and files in the patient’s record. Faxes other forms as needed.
• Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the Net Learning website.
• Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.
• Adheres to established NPH/Unit standards, policies and procedures (absenteeism, tardiness, badging, mandatory education, fire, safety, infection control and credentialing, HIPAA, and confidentiality guidelines).
• Pages physicians and others via the hospital page system, computer alpha paging, and the hospital emergency operator to page codes.
• Coordinate Continuity of Care form copies accordingly. Fax to Home Care Services when indicated. Files copies in medical record.
• Obtains copies of medical records as indicated.
• Understands and can perform appropriate I.S. downtime procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.
• Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.
• Current Rhode Island registration as a Nursing Assistant.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Brown University Health, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

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

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

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.

Pay Range:

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:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Daily Hours: 

Driving Required:

SUMMARY:

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care:

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

Responsible for emergency and safety conduct:

• Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs and other infection control measures.
• Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.
• Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.
• Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the appropriate person.
• Utilizes side rails and restraints in accordance with nursing procedure and policy of Newport Hospital.
• Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned.

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

• Exhibits appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.
• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs.
• Copies charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines. Files and scans report in charts accurately and maintains medical record. Faxes chart documents for admitted patients to appropriate unit.
• Answers phones and intercom, using phone and intercom etiquette, and notifies appropriate staff.
• Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately, to execute orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.
• Accurately uses all existing computer systems , including the Hospital Capacity System (HCS) and/or any new systems necessary to carry out job duties.
• Arranges for necessary equipment delivery as needed.
• Follows up on diagnostic tests ordered and documents in the computer, including any patient specific need, such as “NPO “status.
• Orders office and clinical supplies as appropriate. Maintains and stocks equipment and supplies.
• Faxes completed “Authorization for Use of Protected Health Information” form to other health care providers; receives faxed information and files in the patient’s record. Faxes other forms as needed.
• Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the Net Learning website.
• Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.
• Adheres to established NPH/Unit standards, policies and procedures (absenteeism, tardiness, badging, mandatory education, fire, safety, infection control and credentialing, HIPAA, and confidentiality guidelines).
• Pages physicians and others via the hospital page system, computer alpha paging, and the hospital emergency operator to page codes.
• Coordinate Continuity of Care form copies accordingly. Fax to Home Care Services when indicated. Files copies in medical record.
• Obtains copies of medical records as indicated.
• Understands and can perform appropriate I.S. downtime procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.
• Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.
• Current Rhode Island registration as a Nursing Assistant.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Brown University Health, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

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

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

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.

Pay Range:

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:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Daily Hours: 

Driving Required:

SUMMARY:

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care:

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

Responsible for emergency and safety conduct:

• Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs and other infection control measures.
• Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.
• Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.
• Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the appropriate person.
• Utilizes side rails and restraints in accordance with nursing procedure and policy of Newport Hospital.
• Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned.

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

• Exhibits appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.
• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs.
• Copies charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines. Files and scans report in charts accurately and maintains medical record. Faxes chart documents for admitted patients to appropriate unit.
• Answers phones and intercom, using phone and intercom etiquette, and notifies appropriate staff.
• Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately, to execute orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.
• Accurately uses all existing computer systems , including the Hospital Capacity System (HCS) and/or any new systems necessary to carry out job duties.
• Arranges for necessary equipment delivery as needed.
• Follows up on diagnostic tests ordered and documents in the computer, including any patient specific need, such as “NPO “status.
• Orders office and clinical supplies as appropriate. Maintains and stocks equipment and supplies.
• Faxes completed “Authorization for Use of Protected Health Information” form to other health care providers; receives faxed information and files in the patient’s record. Faxes other forms as needed.
• Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the Net Learning website.
• Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.
• Adheres to established NPH/Unit standards, policies and procedures (absenteeism, tardiness, badging, mandatory education, fire, safety, infection control and credentialing, HIPAA, and confidentiality guidelines).
• Pages physicians and others via the hospital page system, computer alpha paging, and the hospital emergency operator to page codes.
• Coordinate Continuity of Care form copies accordingly. Fax to Home Care Services when indicated. Files copies in medical record.
• Obtains copies of medical records as indicated.
• Understands and can perform appropriate I.S. downtime procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.
• Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.
• Current Rhode Island registration as a Nursing Assistant.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Brown University Health, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

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

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

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.

Pay Range:

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:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Daily Hours: 

Driving Required:

SUMMARY:

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care:

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

Responsible for emergency and safety conduct:

• Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs and other infection control measures.
• Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.
• Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.
• Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the appropriate person.
• Utilizes side rails and restraints in accordance with nursing procedure and policy of Newport Hospital.
• Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned.

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

• Exhibits appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.
• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs.
• Copies charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines. Files and scans report in charts accurately and maintains medical record. Faxes chart documents for admitted patients to appropriate unit.
• Answers phones and intercom, using phone and intercom etiquette, and notifies appropriate staff.
• Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately, to execute orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.
• Accurately uses all existing computer systems , including the Hospital Capacity System (HCS) and/or any new systems necessary to carry out job duties.
• Arranges for necessary equipment delivery as needed.
• Follows up on diagnostic tests ordered and documents in the computer, including any patient specific need, such as “NPO “status.
• Orders office and clinical supplies as appropriate. Maintains and stocks equipment and supplies.
• Faxes completed “Authorization for Use of Protected Health Information” form to other health care providers; receives faxed information and files in the patient’s record. Faxes other forms as needed.
• Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the Net Learning website.
• Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.
• Adheres to established NPH/Unit standards, policies and procedures (absenteeism, tardiness, badging, mandatory education, fire, safety, infection control and credentialing, HIPAA, and confidentiality guidelines).
• Pages physicians and others via the hospital page system, computer alpha paging, and the hospital emergency operator to page codes.
• Coordinate Continuity of Care form copies accordingly. Fax to Home Care Services when indicated. Files copies in medical record.
• Obtains copies of medical records as indicated.
• Understands and can perform appropriate I.S. downtime procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.
• Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.
• Current Rhode Island registration as a Nursing Assistant.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Brown University Health, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

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

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

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.

Pay Range:

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:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Daily Hours: 

Driving Required:

SUMMARY:

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care:

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

Responsible for emergency and safety conduct:

• Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs and other infection control measures.
• Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.
• Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.
• Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the appropriate person.
• Utilizes side rails and restraints in accordance with nursing procedure and policy of Newport Hospital.
• Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned.

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

• Exhibits appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.
• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs.
• Copies charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines. Files and scans report in charts accurately and maintains medical record. Faxes chart documents for admitted patients to appropriate unit.
• Answers phones and intercom, using phone and intercom etiquette, and notifies appropriate staff.
• Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately, to execute orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.
• Accurately uses all existing computer systems , including the Hospital Capacity System (HCS) and/or any new systems necessary to carry out job duties.
• Arranges for necessary equipment delivery as needed.
• Follows up on diagnostic tests ordered and documents in the computer, including any patient specific need, such as “NPO “status.
• Orders office and clinical supplies as appropriate. Maintains and stocks equipment and supplies.
• Faxes completed “Authorization for Use of Protected Health Information” form to other health care providers; receives faxed information and files in the patient’s record. Faxes other forms as needed.
• Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the Net Learning website.
• Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.
• Adheres to established NPH/Unit standards, policies and procedures (absenteeism, tardiness, badging, mandatory education, fire, safety, infection control and credentialing, HIPAA, and confidentiality guidelines).
• Pages physicians and others via the hospital page system, computer alpha paging, and the hospital emergency operator to page codes.
• Coordinate Continuity of Care form copies accordingly. Fax to Home Care Services when indicated. Files copies in medical record.
• Obtains copies of medical records as indicated.
• Understands and can perform appropriate I.S. downtime procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.
• Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.
• Current Rhode Island registration as a Nursing Assistant.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Brown University Health, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

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

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

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.

Pay Range:

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:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Daily Hours: 

Driving Required:

City/State

Work Shift

Provider Specialty

Overview:

Sentara Medical Group is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Outpatient Behavioral Health Care Center located in Newport News, VA. Be part of a healthcare system that not only cultivates strong partnerships within primary care and behavioral health, but pioneers new and accessible ways for patients to get quality care in the right venue, at the right time. Our dedicated physicians are integral members of our planning, growth, and development process. Join Sentara and help us accomplish our mission of improving health every day.

Position Highlights:

• Location: 801 Triton Ct Newport News, VA 23606
• Standard work schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Diverse patient population, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and substance use disorders
• Manage an average daily caseload of 13–14 patients
• Visit structure includes 60-minute initial evaluations and 30-minute follow-up appointments
• Responsibilities include care for new and established patients (primarily adults), medication management, and responding to MyChart messages

Benefits Highlights

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• $3,000 Annual CME Allowance
• $5,000 Annual Quality Performance Incentive
• $10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
• Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
• PSLF eligible, Non-Profit

Why Newport News?

Newport News, VA offers a high quality of life with waterfront views, abundant parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the James River. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, rich history, cultural attractions, and a diverse dining scene, all within the broader Hampton Roads region. With a relatively affordable cost of living and proximity to nearby cities like Williamsburg, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, the area blends suburban comfort with coastal lifestyle and regional convenience.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Resources Plan

• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work,Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:

North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a registered nurse performs a variety of patient care functions to provide assistance in carrying out patient care assignments. 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: Assists patients with activities of daily living. Assists registered nurse with all aspects of the nursing process including, but not limited to, assisting with collection of baseline and ongoing assessment data, following the nursing management plan, and monitoring the patient response to nursing interventions. Provides and/or reinforces patient instruction. Performs designated treatments under supervision according to Nursing Department Policy and Procedure. Functions as a patient sitter for safety watch cases. Assists in the overall function of the nursing unit under direction of a registered nurse. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility as a hospital employee. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control, in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Active licensure as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Rhode Island Current certification in Basic Life Support through the American Heart AssociationCurrent matriculation in a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing is preferred.Candidates in an accredited Associates Degree Program will color:red also be considered.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:Completion of at least one clinical rotation in an acute care hospital setting. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Exposed to all patient elements. Will be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. Repeated bending, squatting, stooping.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse within the scope of Hospital and department policies and procedures. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. Supervisory staff is physically present most of the time. Performs approved nursing procedures as delegated by the registered nurse and in compliance with Brown University Health policies and procedures. 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:

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

Work Type:

variable

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours:

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee) implements, supervises, and evaluates the nursing care of each patient using a nursing process and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Provides intensive nursing care to post-operative patients when assigned to post anesthesia area. From admission to discharge, plans with consideration of the aging process throughout the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Renders professional nursing care to peri-operative patients including review of patients’ charts, administration of medications, starting IV’s and hanging blood, electrocardiography, venipuncture, catheterization, defibrillation, and other complex or routine treatments as prescribed by physician or as required by patient’s condition.

Initiates or participates in life-saving procedures to include administering cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as necessary.

Participates in planning and implementation of nursing care plan for assigned patients. Utilizes professional judgment to evaluate appropriateness of planned or prescribed treatment given patient’s current condition; modifies treatment or contacts physician as circumstances require.

Reviews patient chart assuring pertinent information readily available such as lab reports, and operative permits and assures all pre-operative medications and orders have been carried out.

Verifies patient’s identity prior to surgical procedure.

Performs nursing duties according to procedures of area assigned. As Assigned to Preoperative holding unit, Performs complete patient assessment in preparation for surgery focusing on physiological and cognitive functions as part of the development of the plan of care for patient.

Reviews and evaluates pre-admission testing results (labs, EKG’s, etc.) to identify and report all testing results to appropriate medical providers (Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, etc.).

Conducts interviews and screenings with all patients scheduled for surgical encounter.

Compiles all relevant medical information necessary for effective evaluation and identify need for further evaluation and/or medical intervention.

Provides patient/family education for the preoperative patient relevant to the surgical procedure scheduled.

Assesses physical, psycho-social, cultural, spiritual language barriers, age, teaching needs and readiness to learn and involves the appropriate interdisciplinary team in the plan of care.

Places peripheral IV, orders pre-op protocol order set per policy, and administers any medications needed prior to surgery. As assigned to post-anesthesia recovery area, Admits post-operative patient, checking for stability of vital signs and notifies anesthesiologist or surgeon as indicated. Continually observes patient; monitors vital signs; ventilates and suctions patients; inserts catheters; administers oxygen and the like, according to physician’s instructions and/or professional assessment of patient’s condition. Determines when patient’s condition is stable and releases to designated hospital area.

Maintains records and charts, reporting pertinent information regarding patient’s condition, medication given, treatments administered and so forth. Assists in directing, orienting, training, and providing functional guidance to surgical technicians and new nursing personnel as requested.

Maintains and enhances professional expertise through participation in appropriate educational activities.

Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel. Works with a high level of autonomy and displays exceptional critical thinking skills to identify and address specific patient needs. Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Professional knowledge of clinical nursing to provide nursing care to pre-operative patients under stressful conditions requiring knowledge to sterile techniques, surgical procedures and special precautions and the ability to react to life-threatening situations.

Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and other hospital personnel.

Visual and aural acuity to monitor patient progress. Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.

Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or in another state that participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact.

BLS/ACLS/PALS certified (New hires have 1 year to obtain ACLS/PALS)

For adult PACU: Minimum of 1-year previous adult Critical Care, adult ED, and/or PACU experience required. Prior experience in patient assessment and evaluation of surgical patients.

For pediatric PACU: Minimum of 1-year previous pediatric Critical care or pediatric ED experience required.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status. Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients. Exposed to patient care environment. Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers. On-call shifts, weekend shifts, and holiday shifts as assigned per unit.

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:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Driving Required:

Union:

City/State

Work Shift

Overview:

Sentara Health is hiring an Integrated Case Manager, RN to support members across the Eastern Shore region, with a primary focus on Behavioral Health, Waiver Services, and Complex Care Management.

This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside on Virginia's Eastern Shore or within a reasonable commuting distance. Regular travel throughout the Eastern Shore is required to conduct in-home and community-based member visits. Travel may comprise approximately 50% to 75% of the workweek.

Position Overview

The Integrated Case Manager, RN is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services within the scope of nursing licensure, focusing on members with behavioral health needs, complex medical conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those receiving Medicaid waiver services. The Case Manager develops, implements, evaluates, and revises individualized care plans designed to improve health outcomes, promote independence, and enhance quality of life.

This role conducts telephonic and face-to-face assessments to identify, coordinate, and manage members' physical health, behavioral health, social determinants of health, long-term services and supports (LTSS), and community resource needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of members with complex medical, behavioral health, and social needs.
• Manage a caseload consisting primarily of members enrolled in waiver programs, behavioral health programs, and complex care management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain individualized care plans that address physical health, behavioral health, long-term services and supports, and social service needs.
• Coordinate care with members, caregivers, providers, behavioral health professionals, community agencies, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Identify members at risk for adverse outcomes and implement interventions to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and emergency department utilization.
• Facilitate access to waiver services, community resources, behavioral health treatment, and specialty care.
• Monitor member progress, close gaps in care, and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Present complex cases during interdisciplinary case conferences and collaborate with Medical Directors, Physician Advisors, Behavioral Health teams, and community partners.
• Assist with authorization, referral, and service coordination processes in accordance with benefit plans and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience required
• Experience in care management, case management, behavioral health, managed care, Medicaid populations, waiver services, or community-based care strongly preferred
• Experience working with individuals with complex medical, behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disability, or long-term care needs preferred

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work,Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

M-F 0700-1600

Pay Range:

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.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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 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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work,Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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PRNAPP: Sentara Urgent Care - Newport News, VA

The Urgent Care APP (NP or PA) is responsible for the provision of health care services to individuals, families, and/or groups who receive their care under the auspices of Sentara Medical Group (SMG). Health care services include conducting health assessments, prescribing/providing treatments/interventions, performing occupational medicine regulatory exams, and performing procedures.in a walk-in Urgent Care center. Health care services are provided under the direction and supervision of the assigned physician(s) (collaborative agreement). The PA is expected to participate in quality assurance and improvement activities, engage in member of the team activities, and use resources (human and material) appropriately.

Requires flexibility in schedule to include weekends, evenings, holidays and 12 hour shifts. Requires flexibility to move between regional Urgent Care locations at the direction of administration. Must be able to work independently, under direct or indirect supervision. Must have astute situational awareness and the ability to move quickly without compromising quality or customer service. The PA maintains continuing education credits as prescribed by licensing body and SMG and maintains prescriptive authority; acquires special clinical competencies as required by the group; participates in quality assurance and utilization management activities; and assists with risk management functions. National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) --- not required at time of offer, but expectation to complete within 30 days of employment. Prescription Authority-VA staff only

• 2-3 shifts per month
• Scheduling Flexibility
• 8 or 12-Hour Shifts (depending on day of week)
• Malpractice and Tail coverage

Education

• Masters Level Degree (Required)
  • NP or PA

Certification/Licensure

• NP/PA State License (Required)
• DEA (Required)
• DOT- Department of Transportation (Highly Preferred)
• BLS (Required)
• ACLS

Experience

•  minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a practicing provider in an urgent, immediate, or emergency care setting

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Resources Plan

• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work,Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:

North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.