SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Hospital Attending Physician/Hospitalist, in collaboration with clinical nursing staff, is responsible for evaluation of, and development of treatment plans for the inpatients. Assists in the care and management of medical patients to include, but not limited to, admission history and physical, ongoing assessment and intervention, coordination or inpatient, and discharge planning. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patient. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital’s mission, vision, values with consideration of the life span, including all development stages as well as cultural patterns.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains and records medical histories, performs and records physical examinations, records pertinent progress notes in the medical records, develops treatment and discharge plans, develops follow-up plans, and initiates life-saving measures in emergency situations until aid arrives.
• Initiates patient status and participates in the development of a patient care management plan with the registered nurses and the attending physician.
• Provides educational and liaison supports to health care team members.
• Participates in the education of patients, families, and caregivers regarding any procedures, post-procedural care, and expected outcomes and progress.
• May perform other duties as requested by the attending physician/hospitalist including, but not limited to evaluation of patients in the emergency room.
• Always maintains due regard for compulsive communication between the Physician Assistant and the attending physician or his/her delegate.
• Participates in quality improvement teams, and other committees, as needed.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Graduate of a Physician’s Assistant Program. Current RI Physician Assistant license. Completion of a course in American Heart Association Basic Life Support advanced Cardiac Life Support.

EXPERIENCE:

Two years experience in an acute care hospital or physician practice.

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:

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type:

S-S 12 hr. shfits

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: The Research Student reports to the Principal Investigator, providing assistance to the project staff, as needed. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts research protocols in conjunction with project staff, which may include, but is not limited to data entry, running assays, culturing cells, working on animal models, helping with laboratory maintenance, and presenting project results as necessary. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives. The summer research student will be based in the department of emergency medicine and will assist with recruitment on clinical trials (e.g., low dose ketamine for mood disorders with suicidal ideation) and observational studies being conducted in the Emergency Department.p 2=p 2=Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:p 2=p 2=Must be a matriculating student in a 4-year college program.EXPERIENCE:p 2=No experience needed.p 2=WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: span lang=FR font-size: 12ptNormal laboratory environment - requires standing, bending, sitting, use of major and minor equipment and computers. Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use computer keyboard and other common laboratory and office equipment.INDEPENDENT ACTION:p 2=Incumbent functions independently within established laboratory protocol guidelines, and/or human subject guidelines, referring specific problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None.

Pay Range:

$18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type:

per diem

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) and Clinical Research Coordinator, assist in acquisition and analysis of patient information for multiple clinical research projects. Interviews patients to gather information, prepares and maintains study record, enters data via computer, performs statistical analyses of resultant data. Participates in qualitative/quantitative analyses of resultant data. Reviews relevant literature to gather information; may participate in development of research protocols. May perform EKG’s and take vital signs during research-based monitoring tests. May also perform blood spinning and shipment of blood and tissue samples as required by protocol. 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 assistance to Principal Investigators to coordinate clinical research activities related to department’s field of study and investigators specific study.A.) Assists research physician in identification and follow up of patients meeting criteria for inclusion in clinical research studies; ensures protocol eligibility requirements are met.B.) Establishes and/or maintains study record for each participant. Interviews patient and/or family to explain nature of study, elicit cooperation and gather information to complete study questionnaire. Facilitates obtaining informed consent. May schedule patient appointments and call patients to complete documentation.C.) May review medical records to abstract information necessary to complete forms. May request and follow up on missing data such as laboratory test results and the like.D.) Monitors adherence to protocol; alerts physician when laboratory tests ordered have not been performed, medication protocol not followed, etc.E.) May perform research-based EKG’s, vital signs, blood spinning and shipping of blood and tissue products, in accordance with protocol specifications.Collects and organizes patient data into appropriate format to facilitate data entry. Operates computer to enter study information into database.Using pre-packaged software and according to needs of research supervisor, performs computer-assisted statistical analysis such as multiple antecedent variables, linear regression, frequencies, cross tabulations and the like. May write non-complex programs using computer and software –compatible language to reformat information, create new files, etc.Maintains computer equipment, arranges for internal/external service as necessary to effect repairs and maintenance.Prepares related graphs and charts or results of data gathered. Participates in quantitative and qualitative analyses of resultant information.May assist in planning research protocols.Coordinates activities of others assigned to research project to interview patients, compete forms or perform other tasks.Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in order to better understand project and gather relevant information. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Bachelor’s Degree in Applied or Life Sciences or related area, including courses in research methodologies and microcomputer systems.EXPERIENCE:Three to six months on-the-job experience to become familiar with specific research studies.Knowledge of theory and techniques of research methodology.Organizational skills to organize and prioritize own efforts on multiple projects and to gather research information, format appropriately for computer data entry, prepare and maintain records and reports, etc.Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families and Hospital professional to gather and exchange information.Analytical skills to participate in developing research protocols, perform statistical analyses and participate in qualitative/quantitative analyses of research data.Technical ability to operate and maintain computer system.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.

Pay Range:

$41,537.60-$68,556.80

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

CM-Providence-Coastal Medical Corporate Office-10 Davol Squa - 10 Davol Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8:00AM -4:30 PM

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Provides psychotherapeutic services and dispositional planning activities to inpatient and outpatient populations populations of Saint Anne's Hospital. 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: 0 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: One to three years in a medical or health care setting preferred Assessment and brief goal directed counseling skills EDUCATION: MSW from an accredited graduate school of social work MA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Pay Range:

$32.56-$53.71

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:

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type:

8a-430p

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

Summary

The Residential Care Counselor is responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for children in a residential treatment setting. As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, this role helps develop, implement, monitor, and document individualized treatment plans while supporting children in their daily routines and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, supervision, and care of assigned children.
• Maintain a therapeutic and structured residential environment.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and updating individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor and document child observations, behaviors, and treatment progress.
• Support children with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and life skills.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships with children and families.
• Participate in admissions, assessments, treatment team meetings, and shift reports.
• Communicate treatment goals and progress with team members and other care providers.
• Respond to behavioral challenges and crisis situations using approved intervention techniques.
• Report and document critical incidents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Help develop and implement behavioral management strategies.
• Organize and participate in therapeutic, recreational, and program activities.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating appropriate and therapeutic interactions.
• Follow all hospital, departmental, and program policies and procedures.
• Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing staff development and training.

Brown University Health Expectations

Employees are expected to demonstrate the organization's values of:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Employees are also expected to demonstrate the following Success Factors:

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Six months to one year of direct care experience working with children or adolescents with emotional or behavioral health needs.
• Knowledge of child development, behavioral health, and culturally responsive care.
• Current or eligible for: Bradley Hospital Crisis Management Certification CPR Certification ERS, Safety, and OSHA Certifications

Supervisory Responsibility

• None.

Pay Range:

-

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Work Type:

Varied Shifts- alternating weekends/holidays required

Work Shift:

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes

SUMMARY: Ensures high-quality, accurate assessment and management of behavioral health problems of pediatric patients and provides health counseling of targeted patients as part of our integrated behavioral health and population health management programs. 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: Identification and stratification of the patient population Identify and stratify the targeted population according to behavioral risk and needs Develop, implement and update patient care plans Manage a panel of patients which includes establishing care management plans, interventions, treatment goals and self-management goals in the areas of depression and anxiety management, smoking cessation, ADHD, 504 plans, coordinate with school based behavioral and educational programs. Provide counseling for patients with chronic illness Develop care plans for patients with quarterly updates Review patient panel and document care activities monthly Coordinate Patient Care Assess health care, educational and psychosocial needs of the patient/family over time Assist patients with self-management through education and telephonic engagement Assist patients by conducting ongoing assessments telephonically, coordinating care conferences with providers and collaborating with the healthcare team Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system Engage patients to actively manage their health using cognitive-behavioral methods, motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based interventions Encourage and support patients to maintain adherence to their care plans Collaborate with the practice care team and specialty care teams Collaborate with PCP, patient and members of the healthcare team, including required health care services outside of Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care Ensure open communication regarding patient status with physicians, office staff and patients' families Identify and utilize cultural and community resources Act as liaison to hospital, specialists and other health representatives Attend required trainings and practice team meetings as scheduled See patients in the office for consultations and conduct appropriate psychological treatment Perform other job-related duties as required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Pay Range:

$67,724.80-$111,716.80

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care - 593 Eddy St - Executive Suite Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Pathology Manager, Phlebotomy Supervisor or guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist, performs responsibilities associated with obtaining blood and various other patient specimens. Transports specimens and completes basic records. Performs related clerical support activities to interview and instruct patients, enters data into computerized database, and maintains related records and reports.

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:

• Schedules venipunctures or capillary blood punctures according to priority and type of test, such as time studies.
• Utilizes computer generated collection labels and references Pathology Handbook as necessary to ensure collection of specimens is in accordance with established procedures, i.e. specimens are collected in proper containers and meet special collection requirements as appropriate. Duties are preformed according to hospital policy and observance of universal precautions.
• Verifies and identifies patient following established procedures and proper patient preparation prior to specimen collection, such as fasting and special diet.
• Obtain blood samples from patient according to venipuncture or capillary puncture techniques. May collect other types of specimens (throat cultures, etc. May require splitting or centrifuging samples. Alerts nursing staff or supervisor to any deviations from puncture or adverse patient condition.
• Performs coagulation tests on patients such as bleeding times.
• Labels, wraps (including appropriate documentation) and prepares samples/specimens for transportation.
• Maintains records on sample/specimen procurement.
• Performs related clerical activities such as, sorts and files records, receiving patient into clinic/treatment area and as necessary interviews patient to obtain insurance, biographical and medical information to complete registration records.
• Provides patient with forms (e.g. hospital or regulatory required forms) for tests, gives instructions regarding any special preparation necessary prior to test or appointment. May contact patient to return and repeat tests. May contact outside agencies/physician’s office to obtain additional patient information to complete patient records.
• Enters patient’s data into the department computer system. May identify billing errors and make adjustments to reconcile error(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range: 

$21.26-$22.22

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 9:30a-1:30P

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Pathology Manager, Phlebotomy Supervisor or guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist, performs responsibilities associated with obtaining blood and various other patient specimens. Transports specimens and completes basic records. Performs related clerical support activities to interview and instruct patients, enters data into computerized database, and maintains related records and reports.

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:

• Schedules venipunctures or capillary blood punctures according to priority and type of test, such as time studies.
• Utilizes computer generated collection labels and references Pathology Handbook as necessary to ensure collection of specimens is in accordance with established procedures, i.e. specimens are collected in proper containers and meet special collection requirements as appropriate. Duties are preformed according to hospital policy and observance of universal precautions.
• Verifies and identifies patient following established procedures and proper patient preparation prior to specimen collection, such as fasting and special diet.
• Obtain blood samples from patient according to venipuncture or capillary puncture techniques. May collect other types of specimens (throat cultures, etc. May require splitting or centrifuging samples. Alerts nursing staff or supervisor to any deviations from puncture or adverse patient condition.
• Performs coagulation tests on patients such as bleeding times.Labels, wraps (including appropriate documentation) and prepares samples/specimens for transportation.
• Maintains records on sample/specimen procurement.Performs related clerical activities such as, sorts and files records, receiving patient into clinic/treatment area and as necessary interviews patient to obtain insurance, biographical and medical information to complete registration records.
• Provides patient with forms (e.g. hospital or regulatory required forms) for tests, gives instructions regarding any special preparation necessary prior to test or appointment. May contact patient to return and repeat tests. May contact outside agencies/physician’s office to obtain additional patient information to complete patient records.
• Enters patient’s data into the department computer system. May identify billing errors and make adjustments to reconcile error(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range: 

$29.14-$29.14

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:

Saturday and Sunday 5a-9a, one weekend off per month,all core hoilday

Work Shift:

Variable

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

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

Pay Range: 

$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:

593 Eddy Street - Jane Brown - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

Every other Weekend/Holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

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

Pay Range:

$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:

7a-7:30p EOW/EOH

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

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

Pay Range: 

$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:

Every other holiday, every other weekend

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

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: 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. 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. 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. Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills. Current 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. 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, 7p-7a

Work Shift:

Variable

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

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:

7p-7a

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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Duties of Nursing Assistants:

• Collaborate with Registered Nurse to organize work and set priorities. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs:
• 1. Personal Care Skills
• 2. Basic Nursing Assistant Skills: As outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Health
• Professional Licensing and Facility Regulation.
• 3. Rehabilitation Skills: Performs daily activities of living, ambulates patient as appropriate
• 4. Maintenance of Safe Environment: Reports unsafe conditions/situations to Registered Nurse, manager, or supervisor; reports equipment in need of repair and removes from service.
• 5. Recognition of and Reporting Signs and Symptoms: Communicates all pertinent patient
• observations to the Registered Nurse.
• 6. Safety: Maintains quality assurance and infection control, in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives. Accurately documents data in the EHR, patient care flowsheet, clinical data records; demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. May function as a patient observer.
• Performs other related duties as required.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Current Rhode Island license as a Nursing Assistant.
• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform basic computer skills.
• Certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

• One-year experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

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

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.S

Pay Range:

$18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

3-12hr shifts, every other weekend and holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

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

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

 

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

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

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

0700-1930

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, but according to established policies and procedures, performs variety of non-medical duties in support of Surgical Services. Such activities include, but are not limited to, transporting patients to and from Operating Room; picking up and/or delivering supplies, materials, specimens, cultures and the like. Assists in preoperative scrubs; assists in lifting, positioning and supporting patients. Cleans and prepares equipment utilized in surgical procedures; prepares material for sterilization. Assists in cleaning and maintaining the operating rooms. Assembles charge form packets.

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:

Transports patients to and from the surgical suite. Reviews preoperative patient charts in order to ensure that all forms are signed and that all tests are completed; informs appropriate nursing personnel of discrepancy. Assists in surgical room preparation by ensuring basic supplies are available such as blankets, solutions, and syringes. Cleans furniture and equipment between cases. Obtains necessary supplies and equipment required for specific procedure.Assists in prepping patients for surgery; assists with preoperative scrubs; lifts and moves and positions patients, supports and holds patients for spinal anesthesia injection and the like.Routinely inventories, requisitions, receives and stocks supplies in established areas, including sterile linen, instruments, scrub clothes and the like in order to ensure availability to meet anticipated needs.Picks up supplies and materials for Surgical Services from various areas of the Hospital such as pharmaceuticals, blood and plasma, as well as routine supplies required by the department. Delivers cultures and surgery specimens to designated areas of the Hospital for analysis as appropriate.

Assists in general cleaning and maintenance of the Operating Room such as washing equipment, sorting and stocking supplies, cleaning room, washing stretchers and changing light bulbs and the like.

Cleans, dries, packages and seals a variety of supplies and material to be sterilized, such as washing, assembling and wrapping basin sets for sterilization. Occasionally operates steam/water pressure sterilizers in order to clean and sterilize items.Assembles patient record packs of charge slips, appropriate for specific surgical procedure, to be completed by others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Ability to recognized changes in patient's condition and report such to nursing personnel.Ability to perform simple numerical calculations in order to calculate and requisition supplies.

Knowledge of aseptic techniques in order to ensure proper cleaning of rooms, equipment and materials.

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.

Ability to read, write and understand English, with ability to perform simple numerical calculations.

EXPERIENCE:

One to three months’ on-the-job training and experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical abilities to transport patients throughout the Hospital, to assist in lifting and positioning patients and to clean and set up equipment.Works in the Operating Room area and is exposed to odors, bodily fluids, etc. when assisting with patients. Required to work for extended periods in standing position when assisting with preoperative procedures.Some exposure to chemical fumes and infectious disease when cleaning equipment and rooms.Frequent standing, walking, lifting and carrying in order to clean equipment and replenish supplies, transport patients and materials and stock areas.Hazards of injury are minimized by adherence to established safety precautions.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$21.76-$22.75

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 8:30 am- 5:00pm Alternating Weekend

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Assist physicians in providing high-quality patient care, while exhibiting strong customer service skills to all patients and the overall practice. 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: Responsible for answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out from their appointment and coordinating specialist appointments for patients Collects patient balances, copays, and credit cards at time of service Reviews lists of patients who need appointments and calls to schedule when due Verifies demographics and insurance carrier information for every patient Assists patients with Kiosk sign in Complies with OSHA and DOH standards Schedules, coordinates, and tracks STAT patient referrals and pre-authorizations Adheres to Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines for protecting patients’ demographic, clinical and financial information Provides superior customer service and outstanding patient care Attends meetings/workshops as they relate to current position and office workflows Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Pay Range:

$18.13-$29.90

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care - 593 Eddy St - Executive Suite Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

8am-5pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

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

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

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.

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

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

Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

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

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

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

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

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

COMPETENCIES:

Process Level I:

Wanding

Level II:

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

Unit Safety:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.

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

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

UNIT SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

Previous high volume clinic experience in an outpatient setting preferred

Positive, caring and customer-service-oriented attitude

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

UNIT SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$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: every other weekend/holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY: The Referral Specialist reports to the Practice Manager. Under the general supervision, coordinates the effective and efficient patient flow in regards to scheduling appointments with specialist and testing per physician request. Obtains proper insurance authorization prior to scheduling appointment and once completed contacts patient with pertinent information and ensures that all required information is forwarded to specialist office following practice protocols. Follows patient’s status within the cycle of provider care to ensure continuity of services utilizing LifeChart referral work ques. 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: Schedule/coordinate/triage all referrals created by and sent to the practice via Lifechart work ques. Sets follow-up alarms per practice protocols and the tracking function to ensure that all outstanding referrals are followed-up on. Obtains all un-resulted consults and testing orders managed by the referral office. Alerts the ordering provider of any patient that does not keep an appointment with a specialist or testing facility. Scans into the medical record all correspondence received on patients and ensures that they are correctly labeled and forwarded to the proper ordering provider for their review. Takes messages from the referral line/fax machine, create a referral in Lifechart and forwards the information to the PCP for approval prior to sending referrals to specialist or testing facility in accordance with practice policy. Contacts patients and instructs them with not only information about the appointment but provides them with any specific instructions prior to their appointment. Maintains current knowledge of insurer referraluthorization requirements and have a working understanding of the patient population and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity. Acts as a resource to practice team members regarding referral issues. Participates in practice performance and quality improvement activities. Attends required meetings and trainings as directed. Performs other related duties appropriate to training and experience as assigned by physician practice manager. Knowledge of front office operations in addition to clinical knowledge for triaging referrals and determine when the patient need to be seen. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High school degree or the equivalent. Billing and medical knowledge. EXPERIENCE: Two years of clinical referral experience required. Patient Centered Medical Home Practice (PCMH) referral experience preferred. Data entry skills and computer experience required. Strong customer service focus. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Organized and able to manage competing priorities. Able to take and follow through with delegated tasks and accountability. 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.

Pay Range:

$19.03-$31.39

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

Monday-Friday, 8am-430pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

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

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

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

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

Competencies:

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

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

Job Requirements:

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

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

UNIT SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range: 

$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:

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

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY: The Referral Specialist reports to the Practice Manager. Under the general supervision, coordinates the effective and efficient patient flow in regards to scheduling appointments with specialist and testing per physician request. Obtains proper insurance authorization prior to scheduling appointment and once completed contacts patient with pertinent information and ensures that all required information is forwarded to specialist office following practice protocols. Follows patient’s status within the cycle of provider care to ensure continuity of services utilizing LifeChart referral work ques. 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: Schedule/coordinate/triage all referrals created by and sent to the practice via Lifechart work ques. Sets follow-up alarms per practice protocols and the tracking function to ensure that all outstanding referrals are followed-up on. Obtains all un-resulted consults and testing orders managed by the referral office. Alerts the ordering provider of any patient that does not keep an appointment with a specialist or testing facility. Scans into the medical record all correspondence received on patients and ensures that they are correctly labeled and forwarded to the proper ordering provider for their review. Takes messages from the referral line/fax machine, create a referral in Lifechart and forwards the information to the PCP for approval prior to sending referrals to specialist or testing facility in accordance with practice policy. Contacts patients and instructs them with not only information about the appointment but provides them with any specific instructions prior to their appointment. Maintains current knowledge of insurer referraluthorization requirements and have a working understanding of the patient population and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity. Acts as a resource to practice team members regarding referral issues. Participates in practice performance and quality improvement activities. Attends required meetings and trainings as directed. Performs other related duties appropriate to training and experience as assigned by physician practice manager. Knowledge of front office operations in addition to clinical knowledge for triaging referrals and determine when the patient need to be seen. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High school degree or the equivalent. Billing and medical knowledge. EXPERIENCE: Two years of clinical referral experience required. Patient Centered Medical Home Practice (PCMH) referral experience preferred. Data entry skills and computer experience required. Strong customer service focus. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Organized and able to manage competing priorities. Able to take and follow through with delegated tasks and accountability. 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.

Pay Range:

$19.03-$31.39

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

Monday-Friday, 8am-430pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Assist physicians in providing high-quality patient care, while exhibiting strong customer service skills to all patients and the overall practice.
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:

Responsible for answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out from their appointment and coordinating specialist appointments for patients
Collects patient balances, copays, and credit cards at time of service
Reviews lists of patients who need appointments and calls to schedule when due
Verifies demographics and insurance carrier information for every patient
Assists patients with Kiosk sign in
Complies with OSHA and DOH standards
Schedules, coordinates, and tracks STAT patient referrals and pre-authorizations
Adheres to Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines for protecting patients’ demographic, clinical and financial information
Provides superior customer service and outstanding patient care
Attends meetings/workshops as they relate to current position and office workflows
Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Pay Range:

$18.13-$29.90

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:

East Providence-375 Wampanoag Trail - 375 Wampanoag Trail East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type:

8-5

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Receives report on assigned patient before assuming responsibility of observations.

Conduct continuous or intermittent patient observation as assigned.

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

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

Maintain patient focus at all times, free from distractions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Observes patient rights, Maintains confidentiality of patient information,

Maintains patient privacy.

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

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High School graduate or its equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range: 

$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:

7p-7a

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters