SUMMARY:

Brown University Health (Brown Health) employees are expected to embrace and successfully role model our Shared Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence; as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

Under the supervision of Finance and Supply Chain Leadership – Linen and Office Services Program Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality linen, print shop, and office services to user departments across the system, continually driving to improved quality and greater efficiency. Operational standards must provide a high-level of customer service and operational support to the caregivers and departments served across the Brown Health facilities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates and maintains quality assurance and practice standards in accordance with established system policies, procedures, and objectives. Recognizes or anticipates problems and works to address and solve issues immediately.
• Provides enterprise leadership for system-wide services, ensuring alignment with Brown Health strategic, clinical, quality, and financial objectives.
  
• With a strategic and systems approach - plans, coordinates, monitors, and oversees department activities to ensure effective operations to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost containment.
• Effectively and continually communicates with customers and manages staff to facilitate the flow of operations. Facilitates continuous performance improvement by encouraging innovation and measuring results.
• Develops departmental goals, objectives, procedures, and work standards for Linen and Office Services.
• Facilitates effective use of people, financial, and material resources; schedules personnel; assigns work duties; supports staffing deployment, shift coverage, productivity, service delivery, and efficient daily operations across Linen and Office Services functions.
• Serves as a role model by demonstrating organizational values, professional standards, strong customer service practices, effective communication, staff engagement, and positive, action-oriented feedback that supports employee performance, growth, and potential.
• Builds and maintains positive customer service relationships by identifying and responding to customer needs, managing difficult interactions appropriately, educating staff on quality service, following up on department requests, and meeting with departments to ensure services are completed using proper methods.
• Works with the Office Services Manager and Linen Supervisors to evaluate performance, provide counseling, address employee relations matters, resolve escalated issues, complete performance appraisals, conduct meetings, interpret policies and procedures, and participate in interviewing and selection recommendations for supervisory personnel.
• Consults with vendor representatives; oversees testing and evaluation of new products, equipment, and services; and recommends purchases of products, equipment, and services to leadership or Supply Chain as appropriate.
• Coordinates logistics for transporting Linen and Office Services materials to operational sites and manages daily operations of a large industrial healthcare linen plant, including soil sort, washroom, drying, finishing, folding, cart make-up, surgical linen preparation, clean linen distribution, and transportation functions.
• Ensures linen operations support continuous patient care needs by maintaining production flow, linen availability, infection prevention standards, equipment reliability, timely delivery, workflow oversight, preventative maintenance coordination, chemical usage, wash formulas, quality control, and par-level management.
• Monitors production capacity, turnaround times, rewash rates, reject rates, linen loss, cart accuracy, route performance, emergency contingency plans, equipment utilization, and service reliability during routine operations, volume surges, equipment downtime, weather events, labor disruptions, or vendor interruptions.
• Prepares annual budgets and monthly reports; tracks, analyzes, and reports key financial indicators including cost per processed pound, pounds processed per operator hour, labor cost per pound, overtime utilization, premium pay, supply and chemical expense, linen replacement expense, equipment repair expense, outsourced linen cost, transportation expense, budget variance, and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Uses financial and operational data to identify trends, control expense, improve productivity, reduce waste, evaluate outsourcing versus internal processing costs, support capital planning, and contribute to the organization’s operating margin goals.
• Partners with hospital leadership, nursing, perioperative services, infection prevention, supply chain, finance, facilities, and vendors to support patient safety, regulatory readiness, operational continuity, hospital financial performance, and safe, professional performance in accordance with established policies and procedures.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Effective utilization of resources for optimizing productivity and quality
• Development and implementation of a continuous quality improvement system
• Customer centric focus and operations to a high-level of operations service
• Fiscal responsibility and oversight
• Positive feedback from and relationships with colleagues and staff

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, along with prior experience managing large-scale linen operations in a healthcare, hospitality, commercial, or industrial setting.
• Mature and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable systems and Microsoft Offices products
• The ability to exercise considerable independent judgment in the performance of management duties. Supervisory and managerial abilities necessary to organize and direct the operations of a system support service
• An elevated level of people skills to effectively represent Brown Health in interactions with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of six years progressively more responsible related management experience, preferably gained in a similarly diverse and operationally complex health care environment.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs and manages others independently within Brown Health policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to leadership when clarification or guidance is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervisory responsibility for up to 200 FTEs

Pay Range:

$78,416.00-$129,355.20

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

8am-5pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, but according to established policies and procedures, performs the duties listed below. 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: Distribution: Assembles racks of clean linen. Distributes clean linen to area clinics using linen baskets. Takes orders for linen from personnel on units and by phone. Picks up soiled linen from various hospital clinics using linen baskets. Linen Sorting: Using universal precautions (personal protective equipment), sorts linen into like categories for eventual washing. Linen Folding: Visually inspects all clean linen for any imperfections, then folds and places in proper racks in preparation for delivery. Separates missed re-wash linen. Folds and places in exchange carts for delivery. Folds Pediatric patient linen and places in exchange carts for delivery. Folds patient gowns, towels, isolation gowns, and under pads using automatic folding machine. Surgical Linen: Sorts linen and carefully inspects each piece for stains, tears, or any other damage. Patches small holes with patching machine. Refers others to sewing room for repair or condemns piece if beyond repair. Folds each piece of linen in a precise way and stocks shelves. Assembles various types of kits and surgical packs with precise numbers of surgical linen in each kit or pack. Takes order for linen from personnel on units and by phone. Linen Assembly: Takes orders via the phone. Assembles exchange carts with linen for units requiring specific number and kinds of linen. Performs linen return and re-assembly calculations in order to accurately prep user area carts for next delivery. Bags washed clothes and fitted sheets going to user areas. Ironing: Feeds linen into mechanical spreader, which prepares sheets to be fed into the ironer. Works in a team of four and rotates positions on the ironer. Switches ironer key pad function in order to process flat sheets, draw sheets, pillow cases, cubicle curtains and bath blankets. Stands at the cross folding machine, receiving folded items as they come off the ironer. Counts items and assembles carts with accurate par. Visually inspects items while feeding and folding. Separates those that are stained, torn, or damaged. Sewing: Makes, mends and repairs such items as drapes, specialty sheets, collars and slings. Makes alterations for proper fit of uniforms. Uniform Room: Issues uniforms to hospital employees, assuring correct size and fit. Prepares name tapes or other identification markers, as appropriate. Keeps records of uniforms issued to employees. Feeds lab coats and uniforms into the steam tunnel machine. Sorts linen items being ragged out and keeps a count by piece and type of items being removed from the system. Pins hems, sleeves, etc. in preparation for alterations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Ability to follow precise instructions for folding, and counting correct number of pieces. Knowledge of clothes and materials when working the sewing area. Ability to read and write English. Clerical and numerical ability to maintain simple records, count inventory and take orders from linen by telephone. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one year sewing experience is required (sewing room only). WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical ability to lift loads of wet or dry linen, push/pull linen racks and bins of soiled linen and lift bundles. Physical ability to visually inspect materials. Physical ability to feed folding equipment and sewing machines. Physical ability to use brooms, etc. to maintain work area in a clean and safe fashion. Exposure to unpleasant odors from solid linens, lint and heat. Walking, standing, lifting (heavy &light loads), bending, and carrying/pushing. Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures in the work area and noise from the machines. Standing on safety ladders to reach uniforms and assemble linen carts. Walking, lifting (heavy &light) bending, carrying and pushing. Chance of burns and other injury while working with equipment and machines. Chance of injury is minimized with adherence to current safety precautions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.51

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:

3:30pm-12am M-F; 2:30pm-11pm WE & Holidays

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Reports to Director Brown University Health Pharmacy, Director Specialty Pharmacy, or Ambulatory Manager as applicable. Under the supervision of the Pharmacist-In-Charge, Pharmacy Supervisor, Senior Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, or Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the interpretation, evaluation, preparation, and dispensing of medications pursuant to a legitimate order or prescription in keeping with established policies, procedures, standards of practice, and scope of pharmacy ambulatory services. Collaborates with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor, assess, and intervene as needed to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use. Oversees and closely reviews the work of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, and ancillary support personnel. 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: Applies pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacokinetic principles to ensure safe and effective use of medications for the patient populations served. Ensures pharmacy services in area of practice are provided in accordance with established policies and procedures and federal and state rules and regulations. Receives patient medication orders or prescriptions from practitioners in the outpatient setting. Reviews each order or prescription to determine therapeutic appropriateness of the patient’s drug regimen as it relates to the patient’s clinical status, concomitant drug therapy, and diet with consideration of the aging processes and human developmental stages (neonate, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric). Contacts the prescriber, or covering practitioner, as necessary to initiate appropriate interventions to maximize therapeutic efficacy, minimize potential drug therapy risks, and optimize cost effectiveness. Provides optimal patient care by removing barriers to medication access. Fosters the growth of Brown University Health Pharmacy through patient recruitment. Provides education and instruction on use of medications to patients and their families, as required. Provides accurate and comprehensive information about drugs including drug interactions, potential side effects or adverse reactions, incompatibilities, and instructions for administration, to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners. Participates in education and training of healthcare practitioners, physicians, nurses, pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and other care providers on matters relevant to medication use. May serve as a preceptor to pharmacy residents and interns. Participates in continuous quality assessment and improvement activities and total quality management initiatives, including, but not limited to the adverse drug reaction, pharmacist clinical intervention, and medication incident reporting programs. Maintains professional competence through participation in Pharmacy staff development and skills enhancement programs, ongoing independent study, education-related professional activities, and affiliations. Performs immunizations or medication administrations in accordance with Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, dependent on specific position and responsibilities. Performs other duties as assigned. iSpecific Retail and Specialty Pharmacy Responsibilities: Reviews, approves, and enters medication orders in the computerized pharmacy information system including appropriate product formulation, dosage, frequency, and duration of therapy. Ensures relevant patient specific parameters are included on the patient’s medication profile (i.e., diagnosis, known allergies, weight, age, etc.). Reviews and approves all medication orders and patient specific parameter computer entries if delegated to technician staff. Dispenses ordered medications in the appropriate quantity to ensure patient receives the correct medication, in the right dosage and dose form, at the proper time. Reviews and approves formulations for medications requiring compounding or manipulation prior to dispensing. Checks the final product prior to dispensing medication, if preparation is delegated to technician staff, in accordance with established procedures. Maintains appropriate documentation and retains records regarding drug purchasing, storage, preparation, and distribution in accordance with established policies and procedures and existing federal and state rules and regulations. iAdditional Specific Specialty Pharmacy Responsibilities: Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Specialty Drug Patient Management Program (SDPMP) and encourages patient participation in the Program. Performs patient outreach and assessments in accordance with the SDPMP. Participates in the development and execution of patient Plans of Care. iSpecific Medication Access Program (MAP) Responsibilities: Provides MAP refill authorization services to Brown University Health patients per existing collaborative practice agreements and protocols in accordance with established policies and procedures and existing federal and state rules and regulations. Navigates the patient’s electronic health record (EHR) to investigate and answer questions related to MAP services. Completes and documents medication benefit investigations, prior authorizations, medication reconciliations, and/or medication financial assistance services. When appropriate, provides alternate therapeutic drug recommendations according to established guidelines. Monitors accuracy and efficiency of MAP technicians refill processing, prior authorization submissions, denials and appeals management, and coordination of medication deliveries. Provides real-time feedback to improve case management and outcomes. Participates in identifying operational trends and issues to help develop systems and workflows to improve productivity and efficiency and promote MAP success. Ensures MAP activities operate in accordance with established clinical standards of care and meet or exceed patient quality standards. iSpecific Clinic-based Program Responsibilities: Monitors and interprets laboratory results and adjusts medication regimens per existing protocol and collaborative practice agreements in accordance with established policies and procedures and existing federal and state rules and regulations. Identifies out-of-scope patient care issues and triages them to appropriate member of the patient’s healthcare team. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy. Prior to start date, possesses current unrestricted licensure as a licensed pharmacist, or as a licensed 90-day temporary pharmacist, in the State of Rhode Island. Obtains full licensure prior to expiration of 90-day temporary pharmacist license, then possesses and maintains current unrestricted licensure as a licensed pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island. Within 6 months of start date, for positions that perform immunizations or medication administrations in accordance with Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, must possess and maintain an American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved Immunization Certification and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification EXPERIENCE: Two to three years progressively more responsible related experience, preferably gained in a similarly diverse and operationally complex health care environment is desired. Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, EHRs, automated dispensing technology and personal computers. Occasional travel between facilities or sites as required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended periods of time spent standing and walking. Requires the visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$105,019.20-$173,264.00

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 3:00pm-11:30pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Reports to the Manager, 340B Program. Serves as a member of the 340B Team to effectively achieve and optimize 340B program goals in assigned areas, while ensuring that related records are complete, accurate, auditable, and that primary objectives as defined by hospital leadership are met. Responsibilities relate to the day-to-day operations of compliant medication procurement, billing, auditing, and inventory management to ensure compliance standards are being upheld. Monitors adherence to 340B related policies and procedures. Assists in multiple areas of 340B program compliance including mixed use, grantees, and contract pharmacy, 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: Establishes and maintains compliance with Brown University Health’s Flexible Work Arrangement Guidelines and Forms. Actively utilizes computerized systems, including but not limited to electronic medical records, third party vendor portals, and specialized equipment and technologies to monitor activity related to the 340B Program. Audits pharmacy claims data where 340B participation occurs to ensure compliance with 340B program statute requisites for patient definition, diversion, and duplicate discounts as delineated in existing hospital and pharmacy department policies and procedures. Maintains auditable records on a common shared drive. Inputs audit results into applicable Third Party Administrators (TPA) portal systems and internal 340B Artificial Intelligence (AI) dashboards. Reports claims eligibility corrections to 340B TPAs and tracks status in reversal data sheet(s). Monitors subsequent refills are not captured in error and requests corrections as needed. Reviews drug accumulations and 340B purchasing records to ensure TPA software systems are correctly reflecting all purchase orders and shipped drug quantities. Communicates issues to the applicable TPA for correction. Works with members of the 340B Team to identify and communicate compliance risks in their assigned areas to Manager, 340B Program, assists with implementation of corrective action plans to address 340B compliance deficiencies, as needed. Identifies trends and opportunities to improve program design, information system/software functionality, and compliance automation. Attends 340B vendor calls, providing updates on program operations for their assigned areas. Effectively and continually maintains open lines of communication with staff and management involved with the 340B program. Provides timely and accurate communication, both written and verbally as appropriate, regarding changes and continuous quality improvement activities, including goals and objectives of the 340B program. Reports identified compliance deficiencies in a timely manner to facilitate appropriate follow-up and resolution in accordance with established policies and procedures. Participates in continuous quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in business or health related field or current unrestricted licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the state where they are residing and nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification (CPhT). Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to provide targeted communication, both verbal and written to internal and external constituents. Proficient in the use of computers and a variety of spreadsheet and database applications, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Access as well as presentation software including PowerPoint. Knowledge and ability to download, import, and merge information from a variety of sources, platforms, and programs. EXPERIENCE: One year of 340B Drug Pricing Program, pharmacy purchasing, or related experience in healthcare or with a healthcare provider. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended periods of time spent sitting. Requires the visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer. Remote work possible as authorized by Brown University Health and outlined within Flexible Work Arrangements. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the Manager where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.None. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:;None.

Pay Range:

$71,136.00-$117,353.60

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F Variable 1st shift hours

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a pharmacist and direction of a technician group leader or technician specialist, performs a variety of technical and support tasks designed to assist pharmacists in the formulation, preparation, dispensing and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures, and in keeping with the scope of services provided and in consideration to the age of the patients being served. 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:Under the supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the formulation and preparation of medications by:•Reviewing Licensed Independent Practitioner medication orders and preparing medications for review and dispensing by a pharmacist.•Performing general operations of electronic drug dispensing system (EDDS; i.e. Omnicell, Pyxis) used in the inventory control and distribution of pharmaceuticals and related supplies. Including maintaining, assigning, refilling and removing medication including controlled substances, generating and interpreting reports to perform above.•Maintaining operating room medication inventory, including controlled substances.•Preparing intravenous admixtures up to and including chemotherapy and pediatric critical care infusions utilizing aseptic techniques in a controlled environment according to computer-generated and/or pharmacist approved formulation record, including proper manipulation, labeling and expiration dating. Work in United States Pharmacopoeia 797 clean room environment and in accordance with procedures of the same.•Preparing non-sterile pharmaceutical products according to computer-generated and/or pharmacist approved formulation record, including proper labeling and expiration dating.Performs controlled substance discrepancy resolution in conjunction with other licensed health care professionals.Participates in controlled substances inventory management in the Pharmacy and the hospital.Delivers medications to clinic, procedural, treatment, operating room and patient care areas . Retrieves medication orders.Repackages and labels medications for distribution in accordance with pharmacist approved Packaging and Labeling Records. Prepares various emergency medication kits for pharmacist review and distribution to patient care areas.Performs routine procurement and inventory management of medications including ordering and receipt of chemotherapy and other pharmaceutical supplies. Completes necessary paperwork for controlled substance procurement and verifies receipt of such.Processes medication requisitions for departments and laboratories for pharmacist verification.Reconciles patient and department medication charges.Performs routine preventive maintenance to all equipment according to standards for same.Assists in maintaining related Pharmacy records and files, performing equipment calibration and maintenance.Assists in maintaining the Pharmacy and medication supply areas in a neat and orderly fashion ensuring medications are stored under proper conditions for light, temperature, sanitation and segregation.Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities and medication safety initiatives of the Pharmacy and the hospital. Utilizes approved process for reporting actual, prevented and near miss medication errors.Answers the telephone and triages as appropriate. Interacts with internal and external customers in accordance to hospital Customer Service Standards.Assists in orientation and training of other pharmacy technicians and interns.Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE &BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Current enrollment in no less than the third (3rd) year in an accredited college of pharmacy as a student in good standing.Maintains current unrestricted licensure as a pharmacy intern in the State of Rhode Island.One to three months on-the-job training to become familiar with duties and responsibilities and departmental procedures.Possesses basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.EXPERIENCE:None.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Possesses physical ability to lift, carry and maneuver medication delivery equipment and pharmaceutical related inventories, including extended periods of work time spent standing and walking.Requires the visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer, and IV services compounding equipment New hires into this position must successfully pass a drug screen in conformance with Rhode Island State Law.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None.

Pay Range:

$18.00-$27.13

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:

Variable shift times, every other weekend requirement

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours:

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

 

Pay Range: 

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

every other weekend every other holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM)/ Supervisor of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Physical Therapist completes comprehensive examinations of body structure to determine functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.  The Physical Therapist establishes diagnosis and prognosis; develops an individualized plan of care; implements treatment interventions; and performs on-going evaluations throughout episode of care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Principal Duties

• Examines and evaluates patients
• Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care

• Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictions
• Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of care
• Evaluates patients’ progress and revises goals and plan of care accordingly
• Educates/ Trains patients/caregivers
• Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resources           
• Completes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy
• Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/ medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards

• Makes recommendations and referrals for additional diagnostic testing and/or services

• Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care
• Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient care

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines
• Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives
• Supports and promotes departmental teamwork
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training

Additional Duties may include:

• Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools
• Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver need
• Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care need
• Participates in community based professional events 
• Participates in ongoing educational activities

Communication

• Demonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within Brown University Health and in the community.
• Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication
• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues
• Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients’ care 
• Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener

Independent Action

• Refers specific complex problems to ACM/Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required
• Independently sets goals for professional development
• Membership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution is required.  Master or Doctorate level degree in Physical Therapy is preferred.  
• Active Physical Therapist license in state in which they practice. 
• Graduates awaiting examination may practice under a Graduate Physical Therapist (GPT) license in Rhode Island or a temporary Physical Therapy license in Massachusetts. Graduates must practice under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and pass their scheduled board examination.
• Active BLS certification.

EXPERIENCE:

New graduates will be considered. Clinical experience in program specific settings is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

A licensed Physical Therapist will be responsible for the supervision of physical therapist assistants, supportive personnel, volunteers, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients.  

Pay Range:

$35.90-$59.23

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:

varied as needed shifts

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY

In collaboration with the classroom team, is responsible for assisting the Special Education Teacher with the implementation of effective academic and social-emotional programming for assigned students.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically-accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system.

• In collaboration with the classroom team, assists in the formulation of social-emotional and behavioral programming consistent with students’ IEPs.
• In collaboration with the classroom team, implements social-emotional and behavioral programming consistent with students’ IEPs. This may include assisting students with activities of daily life such as toileting and other forms of self-care.
• In collaboration with the classroom team, collects and manages data on social-emotional and behavioral functioning for assigned students.
• In collaboration with the classroom team, prepares and presents verbal and/or written reports concerning social-emotional and behavioral functioning for assigned students.
• Assists in implementation of the academic and social-emotional curricula as directed by the classroom teacher and team leader.
• Provides academic support to students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Prepares and submits required paperwork for the student record.
• Attends and participates in classroom team meetings and other student-related meetings as assigned.
• Attends and participates in supervisory sessions, staff meetings or other meetings as assigned.
• Observes all Bradley Schools policies, rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as required, assigned, or directed.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Baccalaureate Degree preferred with a major in education or related human service fields.
• Basic knowledge of data entry/management programs such as Excel. For those without this background upon hire, Excel training will be provided. Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification

EXPERIENCE

Prior experience working with children is helpful. Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. Employees in this position work in a psychiatric setting under stressful conditions associated with care of psychiatrically impaired, aggressive, and sometimes, self-injurious students. Employees are expected to utilize de-escalation techniques taught by LSS to minimize need for physical intervention. They must have the ability to remain calm during a crisis situation as evidenced by the ability to make quick rational decisions and prioritize immediate student care needs to maintain a therapeutic environment and ensure safety. Employees in this position must also be able to participate in the physical management of students which can include, but is not limited to, awareness and demonstration of safe body positioning at all times, awareness and coordination to block and deflect possible aggression, and the ability to physically hold struggling students, using approved methods only, to maintain safety for extended periods of time. Specifically, such employees must be able to: lift up to fifty pounds; reach with their hands and arms; grasp and hold with their hands; bend/squat/kneel without limitation, and physically escort students who may become combative for short distances. Position requires occasional running for short distances, and frequent standing, walking, and sitting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

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:

LSS-Providence-130 Broadway - 130 Broadway Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

per diem school days

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

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

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

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences

Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of various surgical procedures in order to assist and anticipate physician needs.Knowledge of various surgical equipment and aseptic techniques; ability to operate sterilization equipment.Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Current BLS Certification is required upon hire

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES:

None.

Pay Range:

$30.06-$49.03

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 7:00am-5:30pm, call as needed

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY: Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors. 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: Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment. Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices. Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices. Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc. Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories. Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers. Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices. Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering. Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex. Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate. Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed. Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer. Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose. Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer. Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc. Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck. Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary. May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons. Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools. Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather. Changes cubicle curtains and draperies. Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same. Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed. Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request. Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room. Services batteries on all battery operated devices. Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc. Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence. Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms. May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions. Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure. Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers. Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers. Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks. Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures. Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show. EXPERIENCE: At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting. Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions. Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass. Exposure to all types of weather conditions. Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7p-11p/2p-10:30p/12p-8:30p e/o w/e & hol.

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors. 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: Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment. Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices. Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices. Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc. Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories. Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers. Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices. Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering. Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex. Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate. Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed. Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer. Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose. Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer. Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc. Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck. Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary. May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons. Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools. Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather. Changes cubicle curtains and draperies. Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same. Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed. Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request. Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room. Services batteries on all battery operated devices. Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc. Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence. Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms. May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions. Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure. Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers. Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers. Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks. Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures. Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show. EXPERIENCE: At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting. Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions. Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass. Exposure to all types of weather conditions. Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7A-3:30p e/o w/e & hol.

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY: Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors. 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: Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment. Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices. Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices. Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc. Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories. Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers. Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices. Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering. Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex. Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate. Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed. Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer. Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose. Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer. Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc. Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck. Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary. May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons. Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools. Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather. Changes cubicle curtains and draperies. Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same. Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed. Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request. Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room. Services batteries on all battery operated devices. Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc. Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence. Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms. May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions. Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure. Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers. Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers. Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks. Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures. Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show. EXPERIENCE: At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting. Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions. Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass. Exposure to all types of weather conditions. Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

10a-2p e/o w/e & hol. 7a-3:30p

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

The Nurse Care Manager reports to the Director of Clinical Operations and the Administrative Director for Primary Care and Clinical Integration. Under the general supervision of the Practice Physician Medical Director, and departmental policies, the Nurse Care Manager is integrated into the practice-based healthcare team to work in partnership to promote patient-centered care, maintaining frequent contact with the primary care providers and medical home team members. The Nurse Care Manager will enhance delivery of care and promote care while actively participating in interdisciplinary patient-centered team meetings and huddles/collaborative care rounds. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively with the care team to identify and case manage patients with a high risk of adverse health outcomes in a primary care setting ensuring open communication patient status with providers and office staff.
• Sets up and implements primary care medical home model and administers evidence-based healthcare, utilizing innovative thinking and understanding of healthcare delivery system access points and services.
• Facilitates communication between members, providers, and stakeholders to coordinate and implement action plans aimed at improving the patients’ total health and attaining desired patient outcomes.
• Provides comprehensive screenings, assessments, care coordination services, disease education and self-management support with patients who have chronic health conditions, with particular attention to diabetes, depression and coronary artery disease in the office or home setting as needed.
• Provides detailed education to patients about their specific chronic illness, including pathology signs and symptoms, complications and medications used in treatment.Conducts and/or reviews medication reconciliation and works with provider/team pharmacist as needed to assist with medication management to support patients to enhance medication adherence.
• Works one-on-one with patients meeting individual healthcare needs; develops a plan of care, interventions and treatment goals with patients that promote improved health outcomes and quality of life and reviews with provider and clinical team members.
• Addresses barriers to optimum patient health; advocate for patients to ensure access and timely service delivery across the continuum of care. Ensures safe, effective and efficient care for all patients transferring to home from the Emergency Department; responsible for timely telephonic follow up of complex patients who present to the ED.
• Utilizes behavior techniques, such as motivational interviewing, to assist patients with establishing self-management goals and action plans with timeframes.
• Acting as a liaison, coordinates care and performs outreach identifying and utilizing cultural and community resources; providing access to culturally and linguistically appropriate services as needed.Utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach to address opportunities to plan and coordinate care; acts in a supportive capacity to other team members (medical assistants, patient service representatives, practice managers, providers, etc.) in supporting patients and their treatment plan.
• Utilizes the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), chronic disease registry, and Current Care reporting to prioritize patient follow-up.Generates quarterly reports on service volume, distribution of patients by plan, and types of services provided; analyzes data and develops and implements performance improvement strategies to meet and exceed quality of care expectations.
• Maintains knowledge of contemporary, professional nursing practice within the legal framework of Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act.
• Attends training and retraining as needed, to maintain current knowledge of patient’s care practices and procedures.
• Shares best practices among all teams, services as a medical home advocate and advisor, leads by example to support a positive work environment and encourages all staff to do the same.
• Participates in establishing protocols, risk management activities, practice performance improvement initiatives and quality measures with interdisciplinary team. Maintains a safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with Brown University Health policies, procedures and objectives.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Graduate of a school of nursing, Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred (BSN), with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
• Conformity to the Code of Professional Nurses.
• Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• Current BLS required.
• American Academy of Managed Care Nursing (CMCN) certification, certification as a Diabetes Outpatient Educator (CDOE) or other chronic care area preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, presentation skills, decision-making skills and ability to successfully prioritize multiple tasks.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years’ experience in either a community health setting, primary care practice setting coordinating patient care/disease management, public health, chronic disease management, community nursing or case management preferred.

Pay Range:

$74,256.00-$148,512.00

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Warwick-43 Jefferson Blvd. - 43 Jefferson Blvd. Warwick, Rhode Island 02888

Work Type:

M-F 8:00-5:00PM

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

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

Pay Range:

$35.56-$59.99

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

EOW. EOH, M-F variable 0700-1930

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY: Responsible for the care and safety of assigned children. As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, assumes primary residential care counselor role. Responsible for input into the formulation of a therapeutic residential treatment plan, and the implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of the Residential Care Supervisor. 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: Works to support initial therapeutic alliance with child and family on admission. Completes initial milieu assessment within a 24 hour period. Develops initial problem list and residential care plan within 24 hours of admission. Reviews residential care plan and problem list on a daily basis, revising as necessary. Communicates individual child residential treatment plans in an ongoing manner to other Program staff, including liaison with other multidisciplinary treatment providers. Actively participates in DPC’s, treatment team, and shift report. Is aware of Program QA indicators and responsibilities related to such. Accurately documents significant child/family observations/milieu treatment in the child’s chart in a timely fashion. Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/ informal staff development forums. Supports and contributes to the development of residential care plans/behavioral management. Assists and teaches child in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon child’s level of competence. Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of Hospital, Program, and Department standards. Institutes behavioral programs specific to the needs of the child in collaboration with off-line clinicians. Participates and assists in organizing Program activities. Consistently models to children/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/child interactions. Supports and participates in recreation therapy program Handles crisis situations in a safe, effective manner, utilizing the least restrictive, safe patient care alternative. Takes the initiative to seek formalnformal supervision, incorporating suggestions for improvement/changes in job performance. Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Participates in the development and operationalization of the residential care plan for assigned children according to established Department and Program-based procedure and policy. Maintains and documents level of child observation as ordered by the physician or Program Director each shift. Supervises assigned children in daily routines and assists with activities of daily living. Identifies, reports, and actively resolves potentialctual problems in the Program. Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to Residential Care Supervisor or Nursing Supervisor/Program Nurse and documentation in child’s chart. Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self/other child situations providing timely therapeutic intervention(s). Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures. Attends Program meetings as assigned. Maintains current certification in crisis management. Maintains current CPR certification. Maintains current ERS, Safety & OSHA certifications. Attends Program staff development meetings as assigned. Consistently follows all Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures. Consistently follows all Program-based policies and procedures. Actively participates in the residential child care planning process under the direction of the Residential Care Supervisor. Participates in the initial admission interview process as assigned. Works to support initial therapeutic alliance with child and family on admission. Completes initial milieu assessment within a 24 hour period. Develops initial problem list and residential care plan within 24 hours of admission. Reviews residential care plan and problem list on a daily basis, revising as necessary. Communicates individual child residential treatment plans in an ongoing manner to other Program staff, including liaison with other multidisciplinary treatment providers. Actively participates in DPC’s, treatment team, and shift report. Is aware of Program QA indicators and responsibilities related to such. Accurately documents significant child/family observations/milieu treatment in the child’s chart in a timely fashion. Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/ informal staff development forums. Supports and contributes to the development of residential care plans/behavioral management. Assists and teaches child in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon child’s level of competence. Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of Hospital, Program, and Department standards. Institutes behavioral programs specific to the needs of the child in collaboration with off-line clinicians. Participates and assists in organizing Program activities. Consistently models to children/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/child interactions. Supports and participates in recreation therapy program Handles crisis situations in a safe, effective manner, utilizing the least restrictive, safe patient care alternative. Takes the initiative to seek formalnformal supervision, incorporating suggestions for improvement/changes in job performance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field. Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE:; Six months to one year of direct child care work with emotionally impaired youth. Current Bradley Hospital Crisis Management certification or enrollment in Bradley Hospital course. Current CPR certification. Current ERS, Safety & OSHA certification. INDEPENDENT ACTION: o:p none/o:p Performs independently within Program policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of Program policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None

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:

BH-Rumford-CADD Rumford House - 2 Farrell Place Rumford, Rhode Island 02916

Work Type:

Wk1 Tues 6a-10a Fri 6a-10a Sat 8a-2p & 2p-10p Wk2 Sun 8a-2p & 2p-10p Tues 6a-10a Thurs 6a-10a

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes

SUMMARY: Responsible for the care and safety of assigned children. As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, assumes primary residential care counselor role. Responsible for input into the formulation of a therapeutic residential treatment plan, and the implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of the Residential Care Supervisor. 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: Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically-accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Participates in the development and operationalization of the residential care plan for assigned children according to established Department and Program-based procedure and policy. Maintains and documents level of child observation as ordered by the physician or Program Director each shift. Supervises assigned children in daily routines and assists with activities of daily living. Identifies, reports, and actively resolves potentialctual problems in the Program. Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to Residential Care Supervisor or Nursing Supervisor/Program Nurse and documentation in child's chart. Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self/other child situations providing timely therapeutic intervention(s). Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures. Attends Program meetings as assigned. Maintains current certification in crisis management. Maintains current CPR certification. Maintains current ERS, Safety & OSHA certifications. Attends Program staff development meetings as assigned. Consistently follows all Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures. Consistently follows all Program-based policies and procedures. Actively participates in the residential child care planning process under the direction of the Residential Care Supervisor. Participates in the initial admission interview process as assigned. Works to support initial therapeutic alliance with child and family on admission. Completes initial milieu assessment within a 24 hour period. Develops initial problem list and residential care plan within 24 hours of admission. Reviews residential care plan and problem list on a daily basis, revising as necessary. Communicates individual child residential treatment plans in an ongoing manner to other Program staff, including liaison with other multidisciplinary treatment providers. Actively participates in DPC's, treatment team, and shift report. Is aware of Program QA indicators and responsibilities related to such. Accurately documents significant child/family observations/milieu treatment in the child's chart in a timely fashion. Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/ informal staff development forums. Supports and contributes to the development of residential care plans/behavioral management. Assists and teaches child in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon child's level of competence. Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of Hospital, Program, and Department standards. Institutes behavioral programs specific to the needs of the child in collaboration with off-line clinicians. Participates and assists in organizing Program activities. Consistently models to children/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/child interactions. Supports and participates in recreation therapy program Handles crisis situations in a safe, effective manner, utilizing the least restrictive, safe patient care alternative. Takes the initiative to seek formalnformal supervision, incorporating suggestions for improvement/changes in job performance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field. Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Six months to one year of direct child care work with emotionally impaired youth. Current Bradley Hospital Crisis Management certification or enrollment in Bradley Hospital course. Current CPR certification. Current ERS, Safety &OSHA certification. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

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:

BH-North Providence-CADD Hill House - 306 Fruit Hill Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02909

Work Type:

Wk 1 Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 2p-10p Wk2 Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat 2p-10p

Work Shift:

Evening

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes

The Occupational Therapist reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM)/Supervisor of their respective department and may receive clinical guidance from senior staff and/or clinical specialists. The Occupational Therapist completes comprehensive examinations of body structure to determine functional impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.  The Occupational Therapist establishes diagnosis and prognosis; develops an individualized plan of care; implements treatment interventions; and performs on-going evaluations throughout episode of care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Principal Duties

• Examines and evaluates patients
• Establishes diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care

• Implements treatment intervention based on plan of care, considering precautions, indications, and contradictions
• Directs and coordinates patients’ rehabilitation plan of care
• Evaluates patients’ progress and revises goals and plan of care accordingly
• Educates/ Trains patients/caregivers
• Anticipates and communicates discharge/home needs and resources
• Completes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy
• Completes clinical documentation reflecting eligibility/ medical necessity of services in compliance with professional and regulatory standards

• Makes recommendations and referrals for additional diagnostic testing and/or services

• Consistently applies evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical care
• Seeks additional guidance when necessary to assure safe and effective patient care

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and guidelines
• Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives
• Supports and promotes departmental teamwork
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital training

Additional Duties may include

• Provides education to other hospital departments/personnel, students, and outside agencies/schools
• Demonstrates ability to flex schedule based on department, patient, and/or caregiver need
• Determines priorities according to departmental and patient care need
• Participates in community based professional events 
• Participates in ongoing educational activities

Communication

• Demonstrates the highest level of communication and professionalism with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation staff, providers, and other health care professionals, both within Brown University Health and in the community.

• Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication
• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues
• Communicates proactively with other caregivers involved in patients’ care 
• Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener

Independent Actions:

• Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices.
• Refers specific complex problems to ACM/ Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures is required.
• Independently sets goals for professional development.
• Membership and involvement in discipline specific professional organization and/or other clinically relevant organization is strongly encouraged.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution is required. Master or Doctorate level degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.
• Active Occupational Therapist license in the state in which they practice.
• Graduates awaiting examination may practice under a Graduate Occupational Therapist (GOT) license in Rhode Island or a temporary Occupational Therapy license in Massachusetts. Graduates must practice under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and pass their scheduled board examination.
• Active BLS certification.

EXPERIENCE:

New graduates will be considered. Clinical experience in program specific settings is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

 

A licensed Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the supervision of certified occupational therapy assistants, supportive personnel, volunteers, and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients. 

Pay Range:

$34.20-$56.42

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:

varied as needed shifts

Work Shift:

Variable

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:

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

Work Type:

4 10-hour days

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

10 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Vanderbilt Rehab

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager (or designee), and within hospital and departmental policies and procedures, the professional registered nurse acts as a patient advocate in the application of the nursing process. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.

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

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences

Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

EXPERIENCE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range:

$35.70-$71.40

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

Two 12 hour shifts a week, 7am-7:30pm, every other weekend, every other holiday.

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

12 hours

Driving Required:

No