SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of, but according to established policies and procedures, the incumbent performs various administrative duties to expedite each patient's visit for clinical care. These duties include preparation of patient records; registration and pre-registration activities; problem resolution; appointment scheduling; and, co-payment preparation and collection. In addition, ancillary duties performed provide tracking and status of follow-up care as it pertains to specific diagnostic coding, billing/payment resolution, and generation of system reports, which reflect scheduling activities. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Schedules patients using the hospital's scheduling system. This includes establishing the appointment type, specific provider clinic, and appointment time. Schedules follow-up appointment using the on-line scheduling system. May schedule appointments for patients who need lab work, diagnostic imaging or referral to other medical providers. Refers technical/clinical inquiries to appropriate personnel. Utilizes the on-line billing system to enter diagnosis/service codes from encounter sheets. This includes accurately entering the appropriate code in the hospital's billing system. Completes pre-registration and registration process using the on-line billing system. Verifies demographic data, insurance authorization information, co-pays and physician. Collects co-payments and provides patients with receipts. Produces registration cards using the on-line system and card embosser. Photocopies front and back of insurance card. Confirms patient eligibility with insurance carriers and obtains visit authorizations as necessary. Provides mature, quality customer service to patients, their families and/or their representatives. Mails informational material to new patients in advance of scheduled appointments. As necessary, contacts agencies outside the Hospital to obtain pertinent patient information and to coordinate clinic/treatment programs. Contacts third party payors to obtain required pre-authorizations in accordance with established policiesActs as an outpatient center receptionist. Makes telephone calls to patients as appointment reminders. Answers incoming calls. Returns phone calls to patients, physician offices and other medical providers such as laboratory and radiology facilities. Greets arriving patients and verifies pertinent information and physician using the online billing system. Orients patients to the specific outpatient center as a hospital-based service. Interacts effectively with patients and their family members.Handles coding/billing within parameters as outlined in the department guideline. Using the on-line billing system enters diagnosis codes/service codes from encounter sheets. Verifies the appropriateness of the diagnostic code prior to entering in the billing system. Interacts with patients and Patient Financial Services in order to resolve billing issues, including denials. Appropriately refers patients to patient advocate for financial counseling.Obtains and organizes medical records for use by physicians and nurses. Ensures patient's file is complete prior to treatment/clinic visit including appropriate records, lab test results and x-rays. Evaluates file prior to schedule visit and follows up with other Hospital departments to obtain missing dataPrints reports using both the online scheduling and billing systems. Performs all duties in accordance with RIH's mission, the defined role of ambulatory care, and defined administrative/clerical rules, procedures and policies.May respond to telephone callsnquiries by rotating into a centralized setting (i.e., a call room).ADDENDUM: Referral Management.Utilizes two systems simultaneously, Epic is used for scheduling and registration and Cedaron is used for patient documentation.Experience obtaining authorizations and ability to follow and track insurance plan frequency rules and monitor benefit limits accurately and timely.Ability to effectively multitask scheduling appointments while answering the phone and checking in and checking out patients of Rehabilitation Services.Knowledge base of patient diagnosis, to ensure that the patient is triaged and scheduled with the appropriate clinical therapist.Ability to schedule patients with multiple appointments with multiple professions, i.e., Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and Aquatic Therapy. Scan documents into Epic. Manage work queue for registration errors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:High School Diploma or equivalent. Demonstrated knowledge of PC skills using the windows operating system environment and accompanying software packages. Must have knowledge of medical billing routines for physician office practice. Must also have knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis codes, and procedure codes. Must use and have knowledge of courteous telephone technique and good customer service skills. EXPERIENCEix months experience coding and billing using online billing system.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Walking, sitting, standing throughout the day in clinic setting.

Pay Range:

$21.90-$22.91

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:

LPG-Providence-765 Allens Ave - 765 Allens Avenue Providence, Rhode Island 02905

Work Type:

7:30am-4pm Occasional rotating Saturday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of, but according to established policies and procedures, the incumbent performs various administrative duties to expedite each patient's visit for clinical care. These duties include preparation of patient records; registration and pre-registration activities; problem resolution; appointment scheduling; and, co-payment preparation and collection. In addition, ancillary duties performed provide tracking and status of follow-up care as it pertains to specific diagnostic coding, billing/payment resolution, and generation of system reports, which reflect scheduling activities. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Schedules patients using the hospital's scheduling system. This includes establishing the appointment type, specific provider clinic, and appointment time. Schedules follow-up appointment using the on-line scheduling system. May schedule appointments for patients who need lab work, diagnostic imaging or referral to other medical providers. Refers technical/clinical inquiries to appropriate personnel. Utilizes the on-line billing system to enter diagnosis/service codes from encounter sheets. This includes accurately entering the appropriate code in the hospital's billing system.Completes pre-registration and registration process using the on-line billing system. Verifies demographic data, insurance authorization information, co-pays and physician. Collects co-payments and provides patients with receipts. Produces registration cards using the on-line system and card embosser. Photocopies front and back of insurance card. Confirms patient eligibility with insurance carriers and obtains visit authorizations as necessary. Provides mature, quality customer service to patients, their families and/or their representatives.Mails informational material to new patients in advance of scheduled appointments. As necessary, contacts agencies outside the Hospital to obtain pertinent patient information and to coordinate clinic/treatment programs. Contacts third party payors to obtain required pre-authorizations in accordance with established policiesActs as an outpatient center receptionist. Makes telephone calls to patients as appointment reminders. Answers incoming calls. Returns phone calls to patients, physician offices and other medical providers such as laboratory and radiology facilities. Greets arriving patients and verifies pertinent information and physician using the online billing system. Orients patients to the specific outpatient center as a hospital-based service. Interacts effectively with patients and their family members.Handles coding/billing within parameters as outlined in the department guideline. Using the on-line billing system enters diagnosis codes/service codes from encounter sheets. Verifies the appropriateness of the diagnostic code prior to entering in the billing system. Interacts with patients and Patient Financial Services in order to resolve billing issues, including denials. Appropriately refers patients to patient advocate for financial counseling.Obtains and organizes medical records for use by physicians and nurses. Ensures patient's file is complete prior to treatment/clinic visit including appropriate records, lab test results and x-rays. Evaluates file prior to schedule visit and follows up with other Hospital departments to obtain missing dataPrints reports using both the online scheduling and billing systems.Performs all duties in accordance with RIH's mission, the defined role of ambulatory care, and defined administrative/clerical rules, procedures and policies.May respond to telephone callsnquiries by rotating into a centralized setting (i.e., a call room). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:High School Diploma or equivalent.Demonstrated knowledge of PC skills using the windows operating system environment and accompanying software packages.Must have knowledge of medical billing routines for physician office practice.Must also have knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis codes, and procedure codes.Must use and have knowledge of courteous telephone technique and good customer service skills.EXPERIENCEix months experience coding and billing using online billing system.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Walking, sitting, standing throughout the day in clinic setting.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$21.90-$22.91

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 6:30am-3pm, occasional rotating Saturday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under general supervision and according to established procedures, transports patients, mail, medical records, laboratory specimens, equipment and patient related materials to all areas within Hospital complex./pOperates service elevators and maintains transport vehicles according to procedure. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Following established procedures, transports patients by wheelchair or stretcher to areas within hospital complex as assigned by Dispatcher or according to needs of assigned area. Transfers patients to and from transport vehicles with direction and/or assistance from nursing personnel. Regularly collects laboratory specimens, medical records, x-rays, lab reports, prescriptions and medications, not governed by special controls, and distributes them to appropriate areas; transports special or start materials as assigned. Moves equipment on wheels and/or other moderately heavy equipment and materials such as hospital beds, carts, cardiac monitors and supplies. Collects mail and interdepartmental correspondence from mailroom and other departments; and distributes them as assigned. Rotates with other Aides in operating service elevators used for the transportation of patients, equipment and supplies. Collects and returns transport vehicles to appropriate areas; prepares same for patient use by changing linen, replacing IV poles, etc. Maintains a written log of all assignments, recording department, items or patients transported and times of initiation and completion for presentation to supervisor at end of shift. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: The level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels. The verbal skills needed to understand English instructions and the writing skills needed to maintain a daily log. Visual acuity to check name bracelets, envelopes, etc. to ensure proper delivery. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Between two and four weeks on the job training. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure to patient environment but takes standard precautions as directed by Nursing personnel when transporting barrier patients. Subject to seasonal variations in temperature such as those encountered in runs to all areas of Hospital campus; occasional exposure to unpleasant weather conditions when transporting patients or materials to areas not accessible by tunnels. Occasional exposure to unpleasant odors when transporting specimens. Physical ability to stand and walk almost continuously, and to lift, carry and push patients and moderately heavy materials. Visual acuity to check name bracelets, envelopes, etc. to ensure proper delivery. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

10:30pm-7:00am e/o weekend and holiday; rotating weeknights

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under general supervision and according to established procedures, transports patients, mail, medical records, laboratory specimens, equipment and patient related materials to all areas within Hospital complex./pOperates service elevators and maintains transport vehicles according to procedure. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Following established procedures, transports patients by wheelchair or stretcher to areas within hospital complex as assigned by Dispatcher or according to needs of assigned area. Transfers patients to and from transport vehicles with direction and/or assistance from nursing personnel. Regularly collects laboratory specimens, medical records, x-rays, lab reports, prescriptions and medications, not governed by special controls, and distributes them to appropriate areas; transports special or start materials as assigned. Moves equipment on wheels and/or other moderately heavy equipment and materials such as hospital beds, carts, cardiac monitors and supplies. Collects mail and interdepartmental correspondence from mailroom and other departments; and distributes them as assigned. Rotates with other Aides in operating service elevators used for the transportation of patients, equipment and supplies. Collects and returns transport vehicles to appropriate areas; prepares same for patient use by changing linen, replacing IV poles, etc. Maintains a written log of all assignments, recording department, items or patients transported and times of initiation and completion for presentation to supervisor at end of shift. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: The level of education normally attained in courses at secondary school levels. The verbal skills needed to understand English instructions and the writing skills needed to maintain a daily log. Visual acuity to check name bracelets, envelopes, etc. to ensure proper delivery. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Between two and four weeks on the job training. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure to patient environment but takes standard precautions as directed by Nursing personnel when transporting barrier patients. Subject to seasonal variations in temperature such as those encountered in runs to all areas of Hospital campus; occasional exposure to unpleasant weather conditions when transporting patients or materials to areas not accessible by tunnels. Occasional exposure to unpleasant odors when transporting specimens. Physical ability to stand and walk almost continuously, and to lift, carry and push patients and moderately heavy materials. Visual acuity to check name bracelets, envelopes, etc. to ensure proper delivery. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

10:30pm-7:00am e/o weekend and holiday; rotating weeknights

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

The Inpatient PM&R Consult Service supports acute care patients at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital whose recovery depends on thoughtful, early, and highly coordinated rehabilitation assessment. This service works at the intersection of complex medical care, neurologic recovery, trauma, orthopedic and postsurgical management, discharge planning, and systems-based care.

The Advanced Practice Provider will work alongside and in support of a physiatrist with subspecialty training in neurorehabilitation, helping to deliver high-level consultative rehabilitation care in a fast-paced tertiary care academic environment. This role is designed for a clinically strong, operationally savvy, and highly collaborative PA or NP who is energized by medically complex patients, interdisciplinary care, and the opportunity to help shape an expanding hospital-based rehabilitation service.

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based assessment and co-management of acute hospital patients with complex medical, neurologic, trauma, orthopedic, and postsurgical conditions requiring rehabilitation expertise.

• Perform comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation evaluations, including functional assessment, mobility and self-care needs, rehabilitation candidacy, equipment needs, and discharge planning recommendations.

• Collaborate closely with referring medical, surgical, and subspecialty teams to identify rehabilitation needs early, reduce avoidable hospital length of stay, and facilitate safe, efficient transitions of care.

• Help determine the most appropriate next level of care, including discharge to home with outpatient PM&R follow-up, other post-acute rehabilitation services, or admission to Vanderbilt Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation at Newport Hospital within the Brown University Health system.

• Serve as a key liaison among the acute hospital teams, case management, therapy services, social work, nursing, and the inpatient consultative physiatrist to ensure timely communication and coordinated execution of care plans.

• Assist with administrative and care-coordination needs related to inpatient rehabilitation planning, documentation, transition management, and communication across sites and services.

• Provide backup clinical support on the acute rehabilitation unit, as needed, to support staffing and continuity of rehabilitation care.

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

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and follow medically complex inpatients referred for PM&R consultation.

• Develop and document rehabilitation-focused assessments and plans in partnership with the supervising physiatrist.

• Identify functional impairments, activity limitations, rehabilitation goals, barriers to discharge, and post-acute care needs.

• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions with hospital medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, trauma, orthopedics, intensive care, case management, nursing, PT, OT, SLP, and social work.

• Support timely implementation of recommendations related to mobility, therapy intensity, precautions, equipment, spasticity-related issues, neuro-recovery needs, and longitudinal rehabilitation planning.

• Monitor patient progress and update recommendations as clinical status evolves.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Licensed or license-eligible Nurse Practitioner in Rhode Island.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience caring for complex adult patients in an acute care hospital, consultative service, inpatient rehabilitation setting, or other high-acuity academic medical center environment.

• Demonstrated strength in assessing medically complex and functionally impaired patients, synthesizing multidisciplinary information, and communicating clearly across teams.

• Strong interest in neurorehabilitation, medically complex rehabilitation, hospital-based PM&R, and transitions-of-care work.

• Ability to work with a high degree of professionalism, efficiency, clinical judgment, and accountability in a fast-paced tertiary care setting.

• Commitment to patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous quality improvement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Pay Range:

$127,504.00-$161,782.40

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

LPG-Providence-765 Allens Ave - 765 Allens Avenue Providence, Rhode Island 02905

Work Type:

M-F 8-4:30

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager Hasbro 6, is responsible for the care and safety of assigned children. Is responsible for the input into the formulation of a therapeutic milieu treatment plan, and the implementation, observation and documentation of this program under the direction of the multidisciplinary team. Provides services to medically compromised and emotionally disturbed children / adolescents. 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: A. Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Has the ability to take a frontline role in leading a group of 6-8 pediatric patients who are struggling with severe medical and psychosocial issues and guide them through the structured components of their day. Handles crisis situations in a safe, effective manner. Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self / other patient situations providing timely therapeutic intervention(s). Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to the Registered Nurse and documentation in the medical record. Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital, unit, department and standards. B. Participates in the development of milieu therapy care plans. Participates in operation of the milieu care plan for assigned patients according to established department and unit-based procedure / policy. Maintains and documents level of patient observation as ordered by the LIP. Participates in support/supervision related to meal plans (e.g. for patients with Eating Disorders or specific nutritional goals relates to chronic medical illness). Creates, participates, demonstrates analytical skills and an understanding of psychiatric / medical illnesses and organizes therapeutic and recreational activities to meet the psychosocial and developmental needs for children ranging from 6-18 years of age. Completes initial milieu assessment within a 24-hour period. Supports and contributes to the development of milieu therapy care plans / behavioral management in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Communicates individual patient milieu treatment plans in an ongoing manner to the members on the multidisciplinary treatment team throughout the day in order to modify individual treatment plans as clinically necessary. Demonstrates and consistently models interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patient/families as well as other members of the multidisciplinary team. C. Adheres to hospital, departmental and unit policies and procedures Is aware of departmental QA indicators and responsibilities related to such Attends peer review and staff meetings as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Baccalaureate in Psychology or related Human Services Field required Current CPR certification Current RIH Crisis Management certification or current enrollment Demonstrates a theoretical understanding of children within families. Must have sound understanding of the social and developmental issues that are encountered in the medically ill child and teen populations. Understanding of body image, self-esteem and identity development issues particular to teenagers Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging process, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process EXPERIENCE: One year of recent (within 3 years) experience in a pediatric environment ages 6-18 required. Experience with medically compromised and/or emotionally impaired children WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: General Hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with children with emotional and behavioral disorders. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Responds to individual patient-care situations demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired through education, certification and work experience. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range: 

-

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7a-7p

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

Pay Range: 

$21.09-$22.04

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

Every Other Holiday, Every Other Weekend

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Summary:
Reports to the Manager or Director of Case Management. Provides coordinated care support to facilitate and expedite patient care services.

Participates in daily rounds and collaborates with the clinical healthcare team across the patient care continuum to include preadmission and post hospital discharge.

As a member of that team, shares responsibility for the implementation of the discharge plan; ensures efficient and effective delivery of patient care services through the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.

Full time, part time per diem and job share schedules available.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities:
Partners with medical staff and other members of the healthcare team in collaboration with the patient/family to facilitate the plan of care for a defined patient population across the continuum of care.

Identifies a high-risk patient population within the caseload for care management assessment screening and targets interventions in conjunction with the healthcare team within one business day of patient admission.
Participates in daily care rounds to collaborate with members of the patient's healthcare team as well as to evaluate and facilitate development and implementation of the discharge planning process.

Develops the initial patient discharge plan and reviews with patient, family members and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Reassesses the discharge plan daily during collaborative care rounds.
Proactively builds post hospital referrals and sends to the Transition Care Coordinator when indicated to facilitate timely discharge.
Delivers Important Message follow-up notices to all Medicare patients according to CMS regulations.

Follows CMS and DOH regulations in relationship to discharge guidelines and patient rights.
Coordinates the length of stay with the physician care team and patient. Ensures team is informed of insurance qualifiers that may affect the discharge plan.

Discuss approaching discharge readiness of patients. Identify and assess readmitted patients and complex patients in collaboration with members of the healthcare team to coordinate discharge.
Advocates for the patient and advises the patient regarding financial implications of their discharge plan when coordinating care for the patient. Communicates the discharge plan, including post facility agency acceptance, to patients, families and all members of the care team.
Documents final discharge disposition in progress notes.

Develops appropriate patient care reports to ensure safe patient handovers occur as a patient is transferred from one patient care area to the next.

Provides care plan direction for the advancement of a patient care delivery system which supports managed care strategies and decreases readmission risk.
Acts as a change agent by identifying opportunities to improve patient flow and reduce service delays through problem resolution and follow-up.
Demonstrates a fundamental grounding in nursing theory and practice with a clinical background within a defined content area.

Remains current on the latest concepts techniques and methods relative to his/her service.
Demonstrates knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations.
Reviews and acts as a change agent by identifying opportunities to improve patient flow and identifies and reduces service delays through problem resolution and follow-up.

Identifies and tracks service and discharge patient delays.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities as requested: i.e. OpX teams weekly long LOS reviews interdisciplinary rounds readmission reviews.

Participates in Orienting of New staff as requested.
Participates in ongoing education-related professional activities and affiliations to maintain an advanced level of knowledge of patient care services third party payer and managed care requirements and case management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Graduate of a School of Nursing with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
Bachelor's Degree Required

Certification in Case Management by a nationally recognized organization preferred.
AHA BLS Provider Required.

EXPERIENCE:
Three years of clinical experience with recent experience in case management, community case management, patient navigation, or discharge planning is strongly preferred.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are required to provide guidance to and communicate daily with healthcare professionals, patients and families.
Must exhibit a collaborative approach and method of communication to interact successfully on as daily basis with a wide and diverse population of both health care providers insurers patients and their families.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including email and Outlook calendar and have basic keyboarding skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care.

Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and disease is minimized and controlled by adherence to Hospital Infection Control policy and procedures.
Must be able to make hospital rounds through various patient care areas either by walking or through some other mobile means.

Visual acuity and finger dexterity is needed to review and carry medical records navigate through automated system screens and type on a typical computer terminal keyboard. Lifting of up to 10 lbs. may be necessary to transport items from one care unit to the next.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Responds to individual patient-care situations demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired through education certification and work experience.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.

Pay Range: 

$90,417.60-$146,640.00

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

per diem

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Clinic Administrator or Physician, and according to established procedures, provides care to patients and families. Responsible and accountable for the care provided regardless of whether it is provided solely by said nurse or if by the nurse and others under his/her supervision. Implements and coordinates the steps of the nursing process, involves the patient in decision making relative to care and is responsible for making nursing care judgements and acting upon them. Collaborates with Physicians in the management of prescribed medical plan of care. Involves implementation of the physician prescribed regimen, evaluations of patient response to the regimen and communication to the Physician of changes in the patient’s status. Functions under protocol which extend responsibilities for medical management activities. Coordinates the patient plan of care with nurses, Physicians and other member s of the Health Team and agencies within the community, to provide an integrated and comprehensive approach to care delivery. Responsible for participating in educational, quality assurance and research activities. Additionally, the Registered Nurse acts as a consultant, sharing his/her clinical expertise and knowledge with other health care providers and members of the community. Performs clinical management functions specifically delegated by the Clinical Manager. The nurse participates in organizational planning and decision making which affects patient care and Ambulatory Service operations. The Registered Nurse also participates in related nursing, medical and hospital committee activities. Practices within the framework of the philosophy, objectives, policies procedures and standards of the Hospital and his/her specific Ambulatory Service.

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:

• Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

• Responsible to the Clinical Manager, meets and maintains competence as defined by the clinical service experience and credential requirements, provides nursing care to patients.

• Implements and coordinates the steps of the nursing process assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, prescription, intervention and evaluation.

• Delegates, supervises and coordinates nursing care activities provided by personnel assigned to assist in the provision of nursing care, such as but not limited to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurses Assistants, Orderlies, and Technicians.

• Implements the prescribed medical regimen, evaluates the patient response to the regimen and advises the physician of changes in the patient’s condition.

• Performs extended functions in accordance with written Rhode Island Hospital protocols and policies.

• Participates in clinic and departmental level collaborative activities such as but not limited to joint case presentations, grand rounds.

• Collaborates on a continuous basis with the patient, family, Physician, nurses and other health team members to integrate, evaluate and ensure continuity of the plan of care.

• Identifies with and makes referrals to health team resources within the hospital and the community and serves as a consultant to others.

• Provides, coordinates and documents teaching for patients and families related to management of the health problem, health promotion and rehabilitation.

• Seeks out and participates in activities leading to self-growth and professional development.

• Updates knowledge of professional, medical and technological developments and participates in the incorporation of these into clinical nursing practice.

• Participates in educational activities commensurate with learning needs and individual ability such as but not limited to conference, seminars and orientation of new staff.

• Works with facility members of affiliated nursing educational programs to integrate clinical proactive for students within the plan patient care management.

• Participates in clinic and departmental quality assurance activities such as but not limited to monitoring and evaluation of care, validation of nursing and ambulatory standards, policies and procedures.

• Participates in related clinical and operational research activities.

• Assumes charge position responsibilities for the clinic as delegated.

• Participates with the Ambulatory Clinical Manager in performance appraisals.

• Participates on committees and in other organizational activities involving professional practice and patient care standards.

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, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:
Related experience and credentials where indicated.

Pay Range: 

$56.06-$56.06

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

Location:

245 Champman Street - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

7:00 am-5:30 pm

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

Coordinates total nursing care for patients participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Documents initial and ongoing patient assessment in a complete, concise, and timely manner according to policy and procedure of MHMC.
Develops and modifies and effective, comprehensive, and individualized plan of care including discharge planning for assigned patients, utilizing standards of care developed by MHMC.
Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served, i.e.: infant pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
Initiates and coordinates patient teaching according to identified needs.
Integrates, delegates, and coordinates patient care using interdisciplinary approach.
Delegates responsibilities for care, when applicable, and makes assignments according to skills of caregiver.
Evaluates patient responses to interventions according to established policy and procedure of MHMC.
Demonstrates an ability to plan and supervise other patient caregivers in providing patient care on unit while functioning as a professional role model.
Demonstrates the ability to exercise independent judgment in times of need and emergency situations and evaluates the results of actions taken.
Administers medication and perform treatments, utilizing principles of aseptic technique to assigned patient according to the established policy and procedure of MHMC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of one year of RN experience.
Epic experience preferred.

Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in services, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).
Attends and participates in staff meetings and in services and/or reviews documentation as required.
Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.
Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, BSN preferred.

MA RN License
BLS and/or ACLS Certification

Additional certification required where applicable:

ICU, FLOAT, S1 and M2-ACLS
Emergency Department-PALS and ACLS
PACU-ACLS, PALS
Interventional-PALS and ACLS

Pay Range: 

$36.87-$73.13

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:

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type:

36 hrs, 7p-7a, every other W/E and Holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

Massachusetts Nurses Association

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Manager Interpreter Services &Information Desk or designee, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Medical Interpreter provides both oral and written foreign language interpretation services to non-English speaking patients and employees. Explains hospital policies and procedures and provides assistance to patients who have limited English proficiency. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Sign Language Interpreters are also provided for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients and their families.
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:

Provides both oral and written foreign language interpretation services to non-English and Sign Language for Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients.
Interprets medical providers and staffs' questions, responses and/ or instructions to patients, including technical terms: interprets the patients' responses and/ or questions. In person or by telephone.
Interviews patients to complete required forms.
Schedules and Directs patients to appointment by telephone instructions or by physical escort when medically necessary.
Assists Hospital personnel by providing explanation of Rhode Island Hospital billing system, Community Free Service, HMO and or third party procedures by interpreting and assisting the patients in completion of paperwork.
Assists Hospital personnel by interpreting cultural beliefs of non-English speaking patients. Interprets for employees and their department supervisors, in all areas of the hospital when appropriate and necessary.
Assists Hospital personnel by providing communication with outside institutions and agencies on behalf of patients and staff; i.e., Hospitals, Clinics, VNA, Providence Center, and when required, provide medical information to overseas doctors and hospitals.
Provides training to Hospital personnel around cultural issues and ethnicity. Facilitates different language communication and allay anxiety of patients.
Requires ability to translate medical documents or information to be utilized by hospital staff, patients and their families, accurately and precisely (i.e. medication instructions, brief letters.
Records and maintains related documentation logs, records, and statistical data.
Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives.
Performs other related duties, as required (i.e. answers telephone, input data into computer, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Associate Degree in any area related to science or human services or its equivalent level of experience.
Fluency and proficiency in both English and target Foreign language.

Must have Medical Interpreter Training Program Certificate.

Requires proficiency in Medical Terminology in English and a Foreign Language in order to interpret and translate accurately.
Requires interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with medical providers treating patients and their families in situations that may be difficult and highly emotional for both parties.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Able to accurately interpret and translate verbal and written.
Requires the ability to interview, assess and train student interpreters and, when needed, to act as a liaison for RIH for educational purposes in schools and other community agencies and institutions (i.e.: Brown University Interpreter Aide Program).
Provides support to student interpreters.
Requires the knowledge, sensitivity, and ability to bridge ethnic values, cultural beliefs and behaviors with American Medical Practices.
Responsible to ensure that a language barrier does not prevent the provision of Quality Medical Care.
Sign Language interpreters require certification and or license.

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one to two years' of formal Medical Interpreting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Works in a normal office environment with significant exposure to patient care environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Pay Range: 

$26.00-$27.17

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M,T,TF, S, S 11:30pm - 8:00am

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures is responsible for receiving and processing requests for digital medical images from a variety of internal and external sources, storing and saving digital medical images from outside entities and, collecting and storing outpatient’s exam related paperwork for multiple affiliates. 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: Performs a variety of clerical, filing, and record keeping duties in support of the Diagnostic Imaging Department and related areas. Interacts daily with physicians, lawyers, other professionals as well as outpatients or their family members. Utilizing judgment and a thorough knowledge of Department, Hospital and external agency systems and operations regarding a specialized function, researches and reconciles clerical, procedural and judgment errors. Gathers and interprets information from many sources and prepares, summarizes and expedites the processing of such information. May provide resource assistance to other personnel. Performs any combination of the following duties. Maintains standards of professional and ethical conduct. Uses the Life Image application for receiving and pushing outside digital images to PACS for Radiologist/Technologist viewing and comparison for multiple affiliates. Prints film and burns CD’s as requested and retrieves films from an offsite vendor for multiple affiliates. Prints and faxes patient reports. Scans all paperwork into LifeChart, as required. Gathers digital images for conferences and meetings as needed. Tracks their destination and return through LifeChart. Releases preliminary examination reports via telephone or fax to authorized personnel, including physician offices or other hospitals while maintaining ethical conduct. Processes all requests from patients, physicians, other facilities and attorney offices requiring patient images. Secures from patients their authorization to release their medical information, according to Department policy. Answers the telephone while representing the department during personal and telephone interaction with physician, lawyers and other professional on a daily basis. Maintains inventory for the File Room, notifying Supervisor of anything needed for department. Participates in the orientation of new employees to the department by explaining information management procedures, protocols, policies and documenting work as needed. Organizes, collates, classifies and retrieves various Diagnostic Imaging information documents and other output products. Manages association of previous Diagnostic Imaging film and documents with current film and documents for presentation to attending Radiologist and residents for clinical interpretation. Works with clinical and support members in other hospital departments to coordinate timely compilation of vital Diagnostic Imaging documents. Works with Records Manager to coordinate and maintain department’s film and document tracking mechanisms. Operates all peripheral equipment associated with information management system within department. Reviews, edits and verifies the accuracy of a variety of records, reports, and other items. Identifies errors, which may be clerical, procedural and occasionally judgmental in nature, researches all available sources and makes adjustments to reconcile error, as necessary. Provides resource assistance to other clerical personnel, both within and outside the immediate work area, and assists in resolving operational and/or technical problems by researching source of problems and making recommendation for resolution utilizing through knowledge of Departmental and/or Hospital accounts. May conduct special projects for the Department utilizing experience-based knowledge of Departmental and Hospital policies, procedures and operations. Participates in monthly staff meeting. Perform other related duties, as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Level of knowledge generally obtained through the completion of High School Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Knowledge of Medical terminology and organizational skills required. Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital staff of all levels. Typing and good math skills. Detail oriented. Analytical ability to locate, research and resolve errors and problems. Organizational skills to gather, assemble and maintain data from a wide variety of sources. The ability to operate standard and automated office equipment, including an on-line computer terminal. The level of typing ability required for this position is not that of a correspondence typist. EXPERIENCE: Six to twelve months of progressively more responsible job-related experience, in order to be familiar with most, if not all, departmental operations, as well as the regulations associated with specialized functions. Ability to read clinical information and interact effectively with other professionals. Ability to comprehend information management techniques and acts independently in dynamic clinical setting. Knowledge of anatomical and medical terminology. Must be able to navigate a windows based personal computer application and navigate a clinical information system. Must be able to demonstrate good customer service skills. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal office environment. Requires standing, bending, sitting and moderate lifting. Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use computer keyboard and other common office equipment. Generally good working conditions with little discomfort from dust, noise, and heat. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Incumbent functions independently within the department’s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the Supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None. May initiate training of new employees or communicate workflow changes. May provide performance feedback to the Supervisor for new employees.

Pay Range: 

$21.09-$22.04

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm x3 8-hour shifts days of the week flexible

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the advanced management of emergency and critical care patients during ground transportation. This role involves providing intensive care monitoring, critical care interventions, and advanced procedures to individuals of all ages who are critically ill or injured. The scope of practice includes overseeing high-risk obstetrical, medical, surgical, respiratory, and cardiovascular cases. Through specialized training, the Critical Care Transport Nurse will provide interventions including but not limited to advanced airway management, ventilatory support, continuous cardiac/hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac assist devices, performing advanced surgical interventions and diagnostic testing.

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:

• The Critical Care Transport Nurse is 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 guides our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
• Performs patient care at incident scenes and during transport in accordance with established standards, protocols, and policies under the supervision of the physician medical director (or his/her designee).
• Provides comprehensive, effective, and safe care to any patient requiring transportation.
• Participates in training of emergency care personnel (EMTs, students, first responders, residents, attending physicians, nurses, and others) including curricula development, precepting, mentoring, simulation-based training, conferences, and other training.
• Assists in development of patient care protocols, methods, training curricula, and other research by participating in shared governance committees and other activities. Remain current with literature pertaining to critical care and transportation.
• Attends required staff meetings, educational events, and training sessions.
• Assists in writing presentations and papers for publications based on research performed and may present such findings at conferences.
• Completes patient documentation (written and electronic) per Rhode Island Hospital and The Rhode Island Department of Health: Division of EMS policies.
• This documentation shall be completed in a timely fashion.
• Performs public education, marketing, and outreach. Upholds and adheres to EMS policies and procedures per Rhode Island Hospital and The Rhode Island Department of Health: Division of EMS policies.
• Upholds safety standards as set by Rhode Island Hospital and The Rhode Island Department of Health: Division of EMS policies.
• Maintains a cheerful, positive, professional attitude toward patients, families, co-workers, staff, and the public. Must be prepared for unrestricted travel in not only ambulances, but also cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, trains, and helicopters.
• Maintains a clean operational environment.
• Retrieves, stocks, and cleans medical equipment and supplies.
• Reports to remote location(s) for duty.
• Responds to emergencies, disasters, and major incidents. Meets and maintains clinical and equipment competencies designated by program criteria.
• Performs data entry and clerical assistance. Assists with Emergency Department communications and dispatch at and for the Medical Communications center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required.

Must obtain Trauma certification, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year in position.

Advanced transport specific nursing certification within two years in the position.

Nationally Registered and Rhode Island EMT certification or actively enrolled.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years current full-time nursing experience within an advanced critical care area such as an Intensive Care Unit or Emergency Department is required.

One year of this experience must be an Intensive Care Unit.

In lieu of this experience, employee can have 10 years of active critical care transport experience.

Minimum of 1000 hours of hands-on pediatric patient care is required.

Completion of advanced skills training as determined by department policies and protocols.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.

Physical requirements include the ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods and the ability to bend, crouch, and kneel.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs and on occasion the ability to move up to 200 lbs.

Capable of performing in cramped quarters and any type of weather condition or hazardous environments.

Ability to provide care in mobile environment.

Free of motion sickness or history thereof.

Free of physical ailment which may impair consciousness or cognitive ability.

Must possess and maintain physical condition which allows running, climbing, and carrying of medical equipment and lifting of patients.

Ability to use two-way radios, cell phones and other communications devices including carrying of such devices.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within policies and practices and within protocols established by the physician medical director, LifePACT manager(s) and other relevant authorities.

Refers specific complex problems to the medical director and/or LifePACT manager(s) when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures is required.

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:

7:30a-7:30p, every other weekend, every other Holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

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

Pay Range: 

-

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

every other weekend every other holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of Pathology Technologists and/or Pathology Managers, and following established procedures, conducts a variety of routine and moderately complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more laboratory sections to obtain data for use by physician in diagnosing patient illness.Receives and processes specimens, examines and records test results. Refers unusual situations to Pathology Technologist or Manager for clarification and/or guidance in handling.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts routine and moderately complex laboratory tests where range of possibilities is limited, utilizing established techniques and methods. Work is not as complex and not at level of independent judgement as that performed by Pathology Technologists. Performs standard qualitative and quantitative tests and analyses on body fluids using automated and nonautomated equipment.
Receives laboratory specimens, ensures proper and complete patient information is recorded on specimens and test requisitions.
Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performing duties. Assembles supplies and equipment necessary to perform work. Assures equipment is clean and functioning properly. Calibrates equipment and runs specimens to be tested on a variety of automated equipment.
Prepares standard solutions, media reagents and stains by pouring, measuring and mixing liquids, powders and crystalline chemicals according to established formulae and procedures.
Sets up and reads routine blood and urine cultures in order to detect pathogenic bacteria and determine the susceptibility of organisms to various antibodies. May draw patient blood samples following established procedures, and transport specimens to the laboratory for testing.
Prepares specimens for testing procedures, cutting section, staining, smearing, etc. labels and logs all specimens processed. Performs routine clinical and microscopic tests on urine and stool and other specimens.
Records, calculates and plots known control values on technical instruments to ensure reliability and accuracy in reporting results. Regularly cleans and performs minor routine maintenance on laboratory instruments.
Reviews test results and determines their accuracy and conformance with established quality control parameters.
Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, workbenches, and so forth.
May assists in the instruction and guidance of students and residents within assigned laboratory sections

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Completion of Associates degree in a lab science such as chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.

CREDENTIALS:
National certification by ASCP or equivalent in any of the offered categories such as Medical Laboratory Science/Technician, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or any other recognized categorical certifications.
OR
Eligible for national certification with laboratory training including completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS.
OR
Previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist as defined by CLIA standards for testing personnel.
The ability to operate equipment and instruments, to perform all procedures and tests within one or more laboratory sections and to interpret them for accuracy.
Ability necessary to conduct and interpret tests.
Ability to recognize laboratory safety risks and follow related safety precautions to minimize dangers.
Interpersonal skills to provide for effective customer relations.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:
Twelve months of clinical laboratory experience. Supervised clinical laboratory internship may be substituted for experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of and physical ability to operate equipment, use instruments and perform basic laboratory procedures and tests. The knowledge, physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret clinical laboratory tests accurately up level of responsibility.
The physical ability to work standing, or at laboratory benches, and to lift supplies, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Laboratory may contain infectious material, toxins and other hazardous substances. Any hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.
Ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within assigned laboratory section and interpret them for accuracy. Physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests. Physical ability to stand and work at benches. Visual strain is encountered while closely examining specimens. Regularly required to stand and to lift and carry supplies, etc. Rotational on-call assignment may be required.

Pay Range: 

$25.41-$40.10

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 7-3:30 alternating weekends and holidays

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

Reports to the Ambulatory Clinical Manager and/or Practice Manager, or other assigned Supervisory personnel and under general supervision of the attending Licensed Independent Practitioner, and functions in accordance with established policies and procedures in an Ambulatory setting.

All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age-specific needs of the geriatric, adult, adolescent, and pediatric patient. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health's mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works effectively and respectfully at his/her highest capabilities and training.

• Follows the practice, clinic or office workflow protocols to maximize quality and efficiency.

• Performs pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating the patient record prior to the appointment with recent test results, consults, correspondence, etc. and determines needed services based on practice protocols. Communicates point of care reminders to providers via the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment in accordance to their clinic specific workflow protocol, by escorting from the waiting area to the exam room. Takes vital signs, weighs patients and records in patient chart. Enters in patient chief complaint, medication reconciliation, histories and other services as outlined in workflow protocol. Notes all patient health concerns into EMR. Record the patient pain score. Completes all questionnaires in the patient's chart.

• Ensures effectively patient flow throughout the practice, clinic and office.

• Reviews Health Maintenance and Chronic Illness services and performs/orders according to protocols and standing orders.

• Performs testing procedures such as blood pressure, EKG, pulse oximetry, Hgb A1-C, glucose, urinalysis, urine hcg, rapid strep test, and other point of care tests.

• Records allergy information medications, medical, surgical, and family histories in the patient chart. Initiates pharmacy benefits verification.

• Assists physician with physical examinations. Performs all procedures using aseptic techniques, following standard procedures.

• Assists provider with all physical examinations. Performs all procedures using aseptic techniques, following standard procedures.

• Administers vaccines and places PPDs as per practice/clinic protocol.

• Completes appropriate follow-up up work after visit including, but not limited to, ensuring all blood and specimens are properly labeled, recorded and sent to lab.

• Follows up to ensure all lab results are entered in the medical record. Tracks orders and results. Contacts patients for outreach and reminders for labs/orders. Updates EMR with status. Reports all abnormal lab results to physician or nurse immediately.

• Follows up on referrals for specialty care and/or other services. Tracks consult reports and ensures EMR is updated accordingly. Contacts patients for outreach and/or reminders for referrals.

• Checks for prescription refills pending.

• Ensures examination room is cleaned between each patient and set-up appropriately for next appointment.

• Thoroughly explains programs, procedures and correct preparation for various tests and exams. Provides education to patients regarding the importance of coordination of care and the prudent use of emergency rooms when seeking care. Documents identified barriers.

• Schedules tests and follow-up appointments. Pre-registers patient for next visit. Verifies patient demographic and insurance information. Obtains prior authorizations as needed.

• Monitors and orders supplies and keeps room stocked. Cleans medical equipment. Reports broken or missing equipment to manager immediately. Ensures exam rooms are prepared for each patient. Checks expiration dates on medications and supplies, removes and reports expired medication to Practice or Clinic Management.

• Assists with administrative office duties. Mails reminders and other letters to patients.

• Manages time effectively. Fills slow periods with activities to prepare for future needs. Minimizes non-productive time.

• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.

• Protects and preserves the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality.

• Maintains a position attitude and actively engages in the team approach of caring for patients.

• Supports the goals and concepts of the patient centered medical home by demonstrating flexibility and willingness to change.

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• High School graduate or equivalency – able to read, write and speak English.

• Graduate of formal Medical Assistant training program (9 months or longer) or minimum of 3 years Medical Assistant experience in a comparable ambulatory setting required, within the last 5 years.

• Basic Life Support Certification

• Ability to understand and apply policies, procedures and protocols.

• Ability to use a personal computer and scanner.

• Ability to use EMR and other software applications.

• Ability to interact with patients, providers, supervisors and peers in a professional manner.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• 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:

• Three years of experience within the last 5 years as Medical Assistant in an ambulatory setting or recent Graduate of formal Medical Assistant training program (9 months or longer) within the past 2 or 3 years.

• Prefer experience with electronic medical record and appointment scheduling software.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.

• Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day. May be exposed to electrical and energy hazards. May lift and position patients, and lift supplies up to 50 pounds

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None.

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7:30-6:00 pm or 8:00-6:30 depending on department need

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Provides direct patient care.

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

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Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.

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

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

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Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range:

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7p-730a every other weekend and holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•

Provides direct patient care.

•

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

•

Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.

•

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

•

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

•

Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range:

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7p-730a every other weekend and holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred. Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Receive their NIHSS Certification within 3 months of hire 8 hours of continuing stroke education required annually.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

Every other holiday, every other weekend

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct patient care.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

1900-0730, every other holiday, every other weekend

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•

Provides direct patient care.

•

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

•

Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.

•

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

•

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

•

Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range:

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

36 hrs/week (12 hr shifts 7p-730a), EOW, EOH

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

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

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

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

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 are able to 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. he 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 job duties accurately in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruption.

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:

7pm- 7:30 am; every other weekend/holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

0700-1930

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of, but according to established policies and procedures, the incumbent performs various administrative duties to expedite each patient's visit for clinical care. These duties include preparation of patient records; registration and pre-registration activities; problem resolution; appointment scheduling; and, co-payment preparation and collection. In addition, ancillary duties performed provide tracking and status of follow-up care as it pertains to specific diagnostic coding, billing/payment resolution, and generation of system reports, which reflect scheduling activities.

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:

1. white-space:pre Schedules patients using the hospital's scheduling system. This includes establishing the appointment type, specific provider clinic, and appointment time. Schedules follow-up appointment using the on-line scheduling system. May schedule appointments for patients who need lab work, diagnostic imaging or referral to other medical providers. Refers technical/clinical inquiries to appropriate personnel. Utilizes the on-line billing system to enter diagnosis/service codes from encounter sheets. This includes accurately entering the appropriate code in the hospital's billing system.2. Completes pre-registration and registration process using the on-line billing system. Verifies demographic data, insurance authorization information, co-pays and physician. Collects co-payments and provides patients with receipts. Produces registration cards using the on-line system and card embosser. Photocopies front and back of insurance card. Confirms patient eligibility with insurance carriers and obtains visit authorizations as necessary. Provides mature, quality customer service to patients, their families and/or their representatives.3. white-space:pre Mails informational material to new patients in advance of scheduled appointments. As necessary, contacts agencies outside the Hospital to obtain pertinent patient information and to coordinate clinic/treatment programs. Contacts third party payors to obtain required pre-authorizations in accordance with established policies4. white-space:pre Acts as an outpatient center receptionist. Makes telephone calls to patients as appointment reminders. Answers incoming calls. Returns phone calls to patients, physician offices and other medical providers such as laboratory and radiology facilities. Greets arriving patients and verifies pertinent information and physician using the online billing system. Orients patients to the specific outpatient center as a hospital-based service. Interacts effectively with patients and their family members.5. white-space:pre Handles coding/billing within parameters as outlined in the department guideline. Using the on-line billing system enters diagnosis codes/service codes from encounter sheets. Verifies the appropriateness of the diagnostic code prior to entering in the billing system. Interacts with patients and Patient Financial Services in order to resolve billing issues, including denials. Appropriately refers patients to patient advocate for financial counseling.6. white-space:pre Obtains and organizes medical records for use by physicians and nurses. Ensures patient's file is complete prior to treatment/clinic visit including appropriate records, lab test results and x-rays. Evaluates file prior to schedule visit and follows up with other Hospital departments to obtain missing data7. white-space:pre Prints reports using both the online scheduling and billing systems.8. white-space:pre Performs all duties in accordance with RIH's mission, the defined role of ambulatory care, and defined administrative/clerical rules, procedures and policies.9. white-space:pre May respond to telephone callsnquiries by rotating into a centralized setting (i.e., a call room).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:High School Diploma or equivalent. Demonstrated knowledge of PC skills using the windows operating system environment and accompanying software packages. Must have knowledge of medical billing routines for physician office practice. Must also have knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis codes, and procedure codes. Must use and have knowledge of courteous telephone technique and good customer service skills.EXPERIENCEix months experience coding and billing using online billing system.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Walking, sitting, standing throughout the day in clinic setting.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None.

Pay Range:

$21.90-$22.91

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:

Per Diem

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters