SUMMARY: Position is Home Based. Under the direction of IBT Coordinator and Clinical Director, the Behavior Health Specialist I (BHS I) is responsible for the care and safety of assigned children. As a member of the ABA treatment team, responsible for implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of Clinical Director. Provides direct care ABA services to children, ages 2-8+ years. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.Actively engages with assigned children throughout shifts.Participates in the operationalization of the ABA plan for assigned patients in their homes, according to established department and unit-based procedure/policies.Maintains and documents level of patient observation as ordered by the Clinical Director.Assists in teaching children daily routines, activities of daily living and basic hygieneneeds, as assigned.Identifies, reports, and actively resolves potentialctual problems in the home, as able.Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to Clinical Director and documentation in progress note. Completes other documentation (ie: incident reports) as applicable.45956812Interrupts self-stimulatory &aggressive behaviors by providing timely therapeutic intervention(s), as directed by the Clinical Director.Maintains appropriate professional boundaries.A.Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures.Attends staff meetings as assigned.Maintains current CPR certification.Maintains current OSHA, ERS, Safety CertificationsAttends unit/hospital staff development as assigned.Consistently follows all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.Consistently follows all program based policies and procedures.B. Actively participates in the patient care planning &treatment team review process under the direction of the Clinical Director.Reviews drill list on a daily basis, communicating with IBT Coordinatorand Clinical Director regarding child/family progress and continued concerns..Actively participates in treatment team meetings &daily reporting regarding assigned patients.Is aware of department QI indicators and responsibilities related to such.Accurately documents significant patient/family observationsBA treatment through communication &on the daily progress note.Collects discrete trial and incidental teaching data. Tracks as directed by the IBT Coordinator and Clinical Director.Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/ informal staff interactions and development forums.Is able to adapt care “style” to meet needs of various children.C. Supports and contributes to the development of ABA care plans/behavioral management.Assists and teaches patients in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon patient’s abilities, and directed by Clinical DirectorBT Coordinator.Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital, unit, and department standards.Institutes behavioral programs specific to the needs of the patient in collaboration with the Clinical Director and IBT Coordinator.Participates in children’s activities such as physical &social development activities, as directed by Clinical Director and IBT Coordinator.Has reliable transportation and transports self to homebased sessions, as assigned.Consistently models to patient/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions.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.Performs other related duties as required, assigned or directed by IBT Coordinator and Clinical Director. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Pursuing or attainment of Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service or related 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.Reliable transportation required.EXPERIENCE:Experience working with young children preferred.Training will be provided regarding principles of ABA, positive reinforcement, confidentiality and crisis management.Current CPR certification.Current ERS, OSHA and Safety 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:

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type:

Per Diem Schedule- 3 shifts per month - 2 of which include weekend shifts - 1 major and 1 minor holiday.

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours:

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Performs diagnostic cardiology procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Provides appropriate patient care (newborn, infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric). Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: 0 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: One to three years experience preferred, but not required. Knowledge of cardiovascular technology, cardiac pathophysiology, hemodynamics. EKG recordings: prep, technique, and lead placements. Must be able to handle multiple tasks/projects. Good communication skills, ethical and professional conduct, good understanding of age-related developmental issue of pediatrics and geriatrics. Flexibility to work overtime as needed, weekend rotate. Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of concentration, memory retention, alertness and the ability to handle stress with quick response to assigned duties. EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required Successful completion of dysrhythmia course BLS required

Pay Range: 

$19.11-$27.87

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

Location:

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type:

Per Diem

Work Shift:

Variable

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

SUMMARY: Under the direction of Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and Unit Charge RN, the Behavioral Health Specialist I (BHS I) is responsible for providing care and safety to children and adolescents as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The BHS I is responsible for input into the formulation of the day-to-day schedule and structure of a therapeutic milieu and the implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of a Registered Nurse. 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: A. Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Actively engages with assigned children throughout shift. Participates in the development and operationalization of the milieu care plan for assigned patients according to established department and unit-based procedure/policy. Maintains and documents level of patient observation as ordered by the physician/charge RN each shift. Provides support to visiting parents as well as information according to treatment team request. Supervises assigned children in daily routines and actively assists with activities of daily living and basic hygiene needs. Identifies, reports, and resolves potentialctual problems on the unit. Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to charge RN and documentation in medical record. Completes other documentation (i.e., incident reports, intakes, etc. as applicable). Participates in restraint debriefings. Carries out daily assignment as delegated by Charge RN and reports back prior to change of shift. Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self/other patient situations providing timely therapeutic intervention(s) to children in distress. Maintains appropriate boundaries. B. Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures. Attends peer review and staff meetings as assigned. Maintains current certification in crisis management. Maintains current CPR certification. Maintains current OSHA, ERS, Safety Certifications Attends unit/hospital staff development as assigned. C. Actively participates in the patient care planning process under the direction of the primary/charge RN. Works to support initial therapeutic alliance with patient and family on admission.Assists with the separation process and performs other duties necessary to provide a smooth transition to the hospital environment. Within the 8-hour shift, documents objective observations within a shift note and shares observations with assigned RN. Reviews milieu care plan and problem list on a daily basis and suggests revisions based on observations. Communicates individual patient milieu care plans in an ongoing manner to other unit staff including liaison with other interdisciplinary treatment providers. Actively participates in treatment team, rounds, patient-specific discussions, and hand-off shift report, as assigned. Accurately documents significant patient/family observations/milieu care on the Kardex and medical records in a timely fashion. Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/ informal staff development forums. Is able to adapt care “style” to meet needs of various childrendolescents. D. Supports and contributes to the development of care plans/behavioral management. Assists and teaches patients in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon patient’s abilities. Co-leads community meeting/milieu meeting/social skill group. Co-leads other program specific groups such as activity or recreation. Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital, unit, and department standards. Follows behavioral programs specific to the needs of the patient in collaboration with the assigned RN and treatment team. Organizes unit activities. Coordinates, supervises and actively participates in children’s activities such as physical &social development activities.Arranges for transportation of materials if required. Participates in teaching visits/family and parent training as assigned. Consistently models to patient/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions. Co-leads therapy groups with a clinician. color:red Supports and actively participates in recreation therapy programs. 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. Performs other related duties as required, assigned, or directed by Charge RN. While an individual is hired to work on a particular program, they may at times be asked to perform comparable duties in other clinical settings throughout the hospital system as program needs arise. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred. Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills. 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. st1:place wt=onst1:placename wt=onBradley/st1:placename st1:placename wt=onHospital/st1:placename/st1:place Safety Care Certification: Employees in this position work in a psychiatric setting under stressful conditions associated with care of psychiatrically impaired, aggressive, and sometimes, self-injurious individuals. Employees are expected to utilize de-escalation techniques taught by st1:place wt=onst1:placename wt=onBradley/st1:placename st1:placename wt=onHospital/st1:placename/st1:place 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 patient 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 patients 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 patients, 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 patients who may become combative for short distances. Position requires occasional running for short distances, and frequent standing, walking, and sitting. EXPERIENCE: Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth. INDEPENDENT ACTION: 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:

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type:

24 hours/week 2:45-11:15pm, EVO weekend and holidays

Work Shift:

Evening

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under the direction of Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and Unit Charge RN, the Behavioral Health Specialist I (BHS I) is responsible for providing care and safety to children and adolescents as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The BHS I is responsible for input into the formulation of the day-to-day schedule and structure of a therapeutic milieu and the implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of a Registered Nurse. 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: A. Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Actively engages with assigned children throughout shift. Participates in the development and operationalization of the milieu care plan for assigned patients according to established department and unit-based procedure/policy. Maintains and documents level of patient observation as ordered by the physician/charge RN each shift. Provides support to visiting parents as well as information according to treatment team request. Supervises assigned children in daily routines and actively assists with activities of daily living and basic hygiene needs. Identifies, reports, and resolves potentialctual problems on the unit. Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to charge RN and documentation in medical record. Completes other documentation (i.e., incident reports, intakes, etc. as applicable). Participates in restraint debriefings. Carries out daily assignment as delegated by Charge RN and reports back prior to change of shift. Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self/other patient situations providing timely therapeutic intervention(s) to children in distress. Maintains appropriate boundaries. B. Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures. Attends peer review and staff meetings as assigned. Maintains current certification in crisis management. Maintains current CPR certification. Maintains current OSHA, ERS, Safety Certifications Attends unit/hospital staff development as assigned. C. Actively participates in the patient care planning process under the direction of the primary/charge RN. Works to support initial therapeutic alliance with patient and family on admission.Assists with the separation process and performs other duties necessary to provide a smooth transition to the hospital environment. Within the 8-hour shift, documents objective observations within a shift note and shares observations with assigned RN. Reviews milieu care plan and problem list on a daily basis and suggests revisions based on observations. Communicates individual patient milieu care plans in an ongoing manner to other unit staff including liaison with other interdisciplinary treatment providers. Actively participates in treatment team, rounds, patient-specific discussions, and hand-off shift report, as assigned. Accurately documents significant patient/family observations/milieu care on the Kardex and medical records in a timely fashion. Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/ informal staff development forums. Is able to adapt care “style” to meet needs of various childrendolescents. D. Supports and contributes to the development of care plans/behavioral management. Assists and teaches patients in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon patient’s abilities. Co-leads community meeting/milieu meeting/social skill group. Co-leads other program specific groups such as activity or recreation. Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital, unit, and department standards. Follows behavioral programs specific to the needs of the patient in collaboration with the assigned RN and treatment team. Organizes unit activities. Coordinates, supervises and actively participates in children’s activities such as physical &social development activities.Arranges for transportation of materials if required. Participates in teaching visits/family and parent training as assigned. Consistently models to patient/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions. Co-leads therapy groups with a clinician. color:red Supports and actively participates in recreation therapy programs. 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. Performs other related duties as required, assigned, or directed by Charge RN. While an individual is hired to work on a particular program, they may at times be asked to perform comparable duties in other clinical settings throughout the hospital system as program needs arise. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred. Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills. 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. st1:place wt=onst1:placename wt=onBradley/st1:placename st1:placename wt=onHospital/st1:placename/st1:place Safety Care Certification: Employees in this position work in a psychiatric setting under stressful conditions associated with care of psychiatrically impaired, aggressive, and sometimes, self-injurious individuals. Employees are expected to utilize de-escalation techniques taught by st1:place wt=onst1:placename wt=onBradley/st1:placename st1:placename wt=onHospital/st1:placename/st1:place 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 patient 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 patients 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 patients, 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 patients who may become combative for short distances. Position requires occasional running for short distances, and frequent standing, walking, and sitting. EXPERIENCE: Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth. INDEPENDENT ACTION: 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:

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type:

3 shifts/ month, 1 weekend

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and Unit Charge RN, the Behavioral Health Specialist II (BHS II) provides care and ensures the safety of children and adolescents as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The BHS II contributes to the development of the daily therapeutic milieu schedule and implements, observes, and documents all aspects of the program under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Employees are expected to model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate the Success Factors of Instilling Trust, Valuing Differences, Patient & Community Focus, and Collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to all duties of a Behavioral Health Specialist I:

• Maintain the milieu as delegated by the Charge RN and report any variations immediately.

• Function independently in areas of demonstrated competence, providing advanced childcare and behavioral support.

• Consistently use safe, effective crisis‑management techniques.

• Suggest innovative improvements to enhance the quality of milieu care.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of trauma and maintain an empathetic, compassionate, nonjudgmental approach with children and families.

• Take initiative in organizing therapeutic unit activities and support BHS I staff in learning these skills.

• Provide guidance, monitoring, and role modeling to less‑senior staff.

• Orient new BHS I staff in a thorough and organized manner under the direction of the CNM.

• Report peer concerns promptly to the Charge RN and/or ANM/CNM.

• Communicate assertively and respectfully with appropriate staff regarding concerns or conflicts.

• Perform specialized responsibilities as assigned by the Charge RN, CNM, or Nursing Director.

• Provide daily feedback to the Charge RN regarding changes in patient behavior and milieu issues.

• Demonstrate enhanced clinical expertise.

• Perform comparable duties in other clinical settings as needed based on program demands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field preferred.

• Equivalent education/experience may be considered.

• Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role‑related skills.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to provide developmentally appropriate care across the lifespan.

• Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification required (or enrollment in course).

• Ability to remain calm and make quick, rational decisions during crises.

• Ability to participate in physical management of patients, including:

  • Lifting up to 50 lbs

  • Reaching, grasping, bending, squatting, kneeling

  • Escorting patients as needed

  • Occasional short‑distance running

  • Frequent standing

Experience/Requirements

• Six months to one year of direct childcare experience with similar populations.

• Current Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification.

• Current BLS certification.

Independent Action

• Works independently within program policies; refers complex issues to ANM/CNM.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None.

Pay Range:

$19.97-$32.96

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type:

3 shifts/ month 1 weekend

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and Unit Charge RN, the Behavioral Health Specialist I (BHS I) is responsible for providing care and safety to children and adolescents as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The BHS I is responsible for input into the formulation of the day-to-day schedule and structure of a therapeutic milieu and the implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

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:

A. Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Actively engages with assigned children throughout shift. Participates in the development and operationalization of the milieu care plan for assigned patients according to established department and unit-based procedure/policy. Maintains and documents level of patient observation as ordered by the physician/charge RN each shift. Provides support to visiting parents as well as information according to treatment team request. Supervises assigned children in daily routines and actively assists with activities of daily living and basic hygiene needs. Identifies, reports, and resolves potentialctual problems on the unit. Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to charge RN and documentation in medical record. Completes other documentation (i.e., incident reports, intakes, etc. as applicable). Participates in restraint debriefings. Carries out daily assignment as delegated by Charge RN and reports back prior to change of shift. Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self/other patient situations providing timely therapeutic intervention(s) to children in distress. Maintains appropriate boundaries.

B. Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures. Attends peer review and staff meetings as assigned. Maintains current certification in crisis management. Maintains current CPR certification. Maintains current OSHA, ERS, Safety Certifications Attends unit/hospital staff development as assigned.

C. Actively participates in the patient care planning process under the direction of the primary/charge RN. Works to support initial therapeutic alliance with patient and family on admission.Assists with the separation process and performs other duties necessary to provide a smooth transition to the hospital environment. Within the 8-hour shift, documents objective observations within a shift note and shares observations with assigned RN. Reviews milieu care plan and problem list on a daily basis and suggests revisions based on observations. Communicates individual patient milieu care plans in an ongoing manner to other unit staff including liaison with other interdisciplinary treatment providers. Actively participates in treatment team, rounds, patient-specific discussions, and hand-off shift report, as assigned. Accurately documents significant patient/family observations/milieu care on the Kardex and medical records in a timely fashion. Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/ informal staff development forums. Is able to adapt care “style” to meet needs of various children and adolescents.

D. Supports and contributes to the development of care plans/behavioral management. Assists and teaches patients in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon patient’s abilities. Co-leads community meeting/milieu meeting/social skill group. Co-leads other program specific groups such as activity or recreation. Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital, unit, and department standards. Follows behavioral programs specific to the needs of the patient in collaboration with the assigned RN and treatment team. Organizes unit activities. Coordinates, supervises and actively participates in children’s activities such as physical &social development activities. Arranges for transportation of materials if required. Participates in teaching visits/family and parent training as assigned. Consistently models to patient/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions. Co-leads therapy groups with a clinician. Supports and actively participates in recreation therapy programs. Handles crisis situations in a safe, effective manner, utilizing the least restrictive, safe patient care alternative. Takes the initiative to seek formal supervision, incorporating suggestions for improvement/changes in job performance. Performs other related duties as required, assigned, or directed by Charge RN. While an individual is hired to work on a particular program, they may at times be asked to perform comparable duties in other clinical settings throughout the hospital system as program needs arise.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred. Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.

Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills.

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.

Safety Care Certification: Employees in this position work in a psychiatric setting under stressful conditions associated with care of psychiatrically impaired, aggressive, and sometimes, self-injurious individuals. Employees are expected to utilize de-escalation techniques taught by Bradley Hospital 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 patient 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 patients 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 patients, 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 patients who may become combative for short distances. Position requires occasional running for short distances, and frequent standing, walking, and sitting.

EXPERIENCE:

Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

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:

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type:

3 shifts per week, 2:45pm-11:15pm, every other weekend and holiday

Work Shift:

Evening

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Position is Home Based. Under the direction of IBT Coordinator and Clinical Director, the Behavior Health Specialist I (BHS I) is responsible for the care and safety of assigned children. As a member of the ABA treatment team, responsible for implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of Clinical Director. Provides direct care ABA services to children, ages 2-8+ years. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.Actively engages with assigned children throughout shifts.Participates in the operationalization of the ABA plan for assigned patients in their homes, according to established department and unit-based procedure/policies.Maintains and documents level of patient observation as ordered by the Clinical Director.Assists in teaching children daily routines, activities of daily living and basic hygieneneeds, as assigned.Identifies, reports, and actively resolves potentialctual problems in the home, as able.Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to Clinical Director and documentation in progress note. Completes other documentation (ie: incident reports) as applicable.45956812Interrupts self-stimulatory &aggressive behaviors by providing timely therapeutic intervention(s), as directed by the Clinical Director.Maintains appropriate professional boundaries.A.Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures.Attends staff meetings as assigned.Maintains current CPR certification.Maintains current OSHA, ERS, Safety CertificationsAttends unit/hospital staff development as assigned.Consistently follows all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.Consistently follows all program based policies and procedures.B. Actively participates in the patient care planning &treatment team review process under the direction of the Clinical Director.Reviews drill list on a daily basis, communicating with IBT Coordinatorand Clinical Director regarding child/family progress and continued concerns..Actively participates in treatment team meetings &daily reporting regarding assigned patients.Is aware of department QI indicators and responsibilities related to such.Accurately documents significant patient/family observationsBA treatment through communication &on the daily progress note.Collects discrete trial and incidental teaching data. Tracks as directed by the IBT Coordinator and Clinical Director.Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/ informal staff interactions and development forums.Is able to adapt care “style” to meet needs of various children.C. Supports and contributes to the development of ABA care plans/behavioral management.Assists and teaches patients in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon patient’s abilities, and directed by Clinical DirectorBT Coordinator.Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital, unit, and department standards.Institutes behavioral programs specific to the needs of the patient in collaboration with the Clinical Director and IBT Coordinator.Participates in children’s activities such as physical &social development activities, as directed by Clinical Director and IBT Coordinator.Has reliable transportation and transports self to homebased sessions, as assigned.Consistently models to patient/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions.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.Performs other related duties as required, assigned or directed by IBT Coordinator and Clinical Director. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Pursuing or attainment of Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service or related 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.Reliable transportation required.EXPERIENCE:Experience working with young children preferred.Training will be provided regarding principles of ABA, positive reinforcement, confidentiality and crisis management.Current CPR certification.Current ERS, OSHA and Safety 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:

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type:

3 shifts (24 hours) per month, to include 1 weekend shift a month, 1 major and 1 minor holiday

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Position is Home Based. Under the direction of IBT Coordinator and Clinical Director, the Behavior Health Specialist I (BHS I) is responsible for the care and safety of assigned children. As a member of the ABA treatment team, responsible for implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of Clinical Director. Provides direct care ABA services to children, ages 2-8+ years. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.Actively engages with assigned children throughout shifts.Participates in the operationalization of the ABA plan for assigned patients in their homes, according to established department and unit-based procedure/policies.Maintains and documents level of patient observation as ordered by the Clinical Director.Assists in teaching children daily routines, activities of daily living and basic hygieneneeds, as assigned.Identifies, reports, and actively resolves potentialctual problems in the home, as able.Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to Clinical Director and documentation in progress note. Completes other documentation (ie: incident reports) as applicable.45956812Interrupts self-stimulatory &aggressive behaviors by providing timely therapeutic intervention(s), as directed by the Clinical Director.Maintains appropriate professional boundaries.A.Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures.Attends staff meetings as assigned.Maintains current CPR certification.Maintains current OSHA, ERS, Safety CertificationsAttends unit/hospital staff development as assigned.Consistently follows all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.Consistently follows all program based policies and procedures.B. Actively participates in the patient care planning &treatment team review process under the direction of the Clinical Director.Reviews drill list on a daily basis, communicating with IBT Coordinatorand Clinical Director regarding child/family progress and continued concerns..Actively participates in treatment team meetings &daily reporting regarding assigned patients.Is aware of department QI indicators and responsibilities related to such.Accurately documents significant patient/family observationsBA treatment through communication &on the daily progress note.Collects discrete trial and incidental teaching data. Tracks as directed by the IBT Coordinator and Clinical Director.Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/ informal staff interactions and development forums.Is able to adapt care “style” to meet needs of various children.C. Supports and contributes to the development of ABA care plans/behavioral management.Assists and teaches patients in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon patient’s abilities, and directed by Clinical DirectorBT Coordinator.Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital, unit, and department standards.Institutes behavioral programs specific to the needs of the patient in collaboration with the Clinical Director and IBT Coordinator.Participates in children’s activities such as physical &social development activities, as directed by Clinical Director and IBT Coordinator.Has reliable transportation and transports self to homebased sessions, as assigned.Consistently models to patient/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions.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.Performs other related duties as required, assigned or directed by IBT Coordinator and Clinical Director. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Pursuing or attainment of Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service or related 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.Reliable transportation required.EXPERIENCE:Experience working with young children preferred.Training will be provided regarding principles of ABA, positive reinforcement, confidentiality and crisis management.Current CPR certification.Current ERS, OSHA and Safety 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:

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type:

3 shifts (24 hours) per month, to include 1 weekend shift, 1 major and 1 minor holiday

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

CCU

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 a school of nursing, Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred, 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 throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process. Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation upon hire.

EXPERIENCE:

Registered nurses should develop general proficiency as a staff nurse within three months of employment. For specialty units, general nursing experience, appropriate to the specialty, is preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Prolonged standing and walking. Exposed to all patient elements. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. Repeated bending, squatting, 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:

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

Work Type:

7PM-7AM, 2days per week, EOW, EOH

Work Shift:

Night

Daily Hours:

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with the RN, any treatment results, observations, patient complaints, and other pertinent information regarding the condition of the patient.

• Demonstrates competence in providing patient care in accordance with established policy and procedure of MHMC.

• Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served i.e. infant, pediatric adolescent, adult and geriatric.

• Performs and reports patient care data accurately and according to policy and procedure of MHMC.

• Works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient care.

• Assists in maintaining a healthy, clean and safe environment for the patient and staff.

• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changes in the workload or patient assignments.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergency situations when time is essential.

• Performs functions of an Observation Assistant when needed

• The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position

Management of Time and Resources:

• Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame.

• Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities.

• Develops and maintains efficient working relationships.

• Is reliable in respect to attendance.

• Is Reliable in respect to punctuality.

• Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes.

Quality:

• Is part of a team effort to ensure quality services.

• Offers creative solutions or alternatives to issues or concerns.

• Produces quality results.

• Continually strives to improve the quality of work.

• Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Is cooperative in interactions, treating customers with courtesy, respect and compassion.

• Is patient when responding to questions and answers questions appropriately.

• Responds to requests in a timely manner.

• Handles interruptions in a skillful way.

• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.

• Strives to prevent/resolve customer concerns to the customer's satisfaction

• Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: inservices, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).

• Attends and participates in staff meetings and inservices and/or reviews documentation as required.

• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.

• Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.

• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.

• Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.

• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.

EDUCATION:

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification

• Current BLS Certification

Pay Range: 

$19.79-$28.86

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

Location:

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type:

24 hrs/wk, Eves (3p-11:30p), Every Other Weekend/Holiday

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and Unit Charge RN, the Behavioral Health Specialist I (BHS I) is responsible for providing care and safety to children and adolescents as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The BHS I is responsible for input into the formulation of the day-to-day schedule and structure of a therapeutic milieu and the implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

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:

A. Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Actively engages with assigned children throughout shift. Participates in the development and operationalization of the milieu care plan for assigned patients according to established department and unit-based procedure/policy. Maintains and documents level of patient observation as ordered by the physician/charge RN each shift. Provides support to visiting parents as well as information according to treatment team request. Supervises assigned children in daily routines and actively assists with activities of daily living and basic hygiene needs. Identifies, reports, and resolves potentialctual problems on the unit. Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to charge RN and documentation in medical record. Completes other documentation (i.e., incident reports, intakes, etc. as applicable). Participates in restraint debriefings. Carries out daily assignment as delegated by Charge RN and reports back prior to change of shift. Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self/other patient situations providing timely therapeutic intervention(s) to children in distress. Maintains appropriate boundaries.

B. Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures. Attends peer review and staff meetings as assigned. Maintains current certification in crisis management. Maintains current CPR certification. Maintains current OSHA, ERS, Safety Certifications Attends unit/hospital staff development as assigned.

C. Actively participates in the patient care planning process under the direction of the primary/charge RN. Works to support initial therapeutic alliance with patient and family on admission.Assists with the separation process and performs other duties necessary to provide a smooth transition to the hospital environment. Within the 8-hour shift, documents objective observations within a shift note and shares observations with assigned RN. Reviews milieu care plan and problem list on a daily basis and suggests revisions based on observations. Communicates individual patient milieu care plans in an ongoing manner to other unit staff including liaison with other interdisciplinary treatment providers. Actively participates in treatment team, rounds, patient-specific discussions, and hand-off shift report, as assigned. Accurately documents significant patient/family observations/milieu care on the Kardex and medical records in a timely fashion. Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/ informal staff development forums. Is able to adapt care “style” to meet needs of various children and adolescents.

D. Supports and contributes to the development of care plans/behavioral management. Assists and teaches patients in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon patient’s abilities. Co-leads community meeting/milieu meeting/social skill group. Co-leads other program specific groups such as activity or recreation. Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital, unit, and department standards. Follows behavioral programs specific to the needs of the patient in collaboration with the assigned RN and treatment team. Organizes unit activities. Coordinates, supervises and actively participates in children’s activities such as physical &social development activities. Arranges for transportation of materials if required. Participates in teaching visits/family and parent training as assigned. Consistently models to patient/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions. Co-leads therapy groups with a clinician. Supports and actively participates in recreation therapy programs. Handles crisis situations in a safe, effective manner, utilizing the least restrictive, safe patient care alternative. Takes the initiative to seek formal supervision, incorporating suggestions for improvement/changes in job performance. Performs other related duties as required, assigned, or directed by Charge RN. While an individual is hired to work on a particular program, they may at times be asked to perform comparable duties in other clinical settings throughout the hospital system as program needs arise.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred. Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.

Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills.

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.

Safety Care Certification: Employees in this position work in a psychiatric setting under stressful conditions associated with care of psychiatrically impaired, aggressive, and sometimes, self-injurious individuals. Employees are expected to utilize de-escalation techniques taught by Bradley Hospital 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 patient 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 patients 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 patients, 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 patients who may become combative for short distances. Position requires occasional running for short distances, and frequent standing, walking, and sitting.

EXPERIENCE:

Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

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:

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type:

2 overnights and 1 evening shift per week, 2:45-11:15 / 11pm-7:30am, every other weekend and holiday

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

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

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

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

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

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Provides care plan direction for the advancement of a patient care delivery system which supports managed care strategies and decreases readmission risk.
Acts as a change agent by identifying opportunities to improve patient flow and reduce service delays through problem resolution and follow-up.
Demonstrates a fundamental grounding in nursing theory and practice with a clinical background within a defined content area. Remains current on the latest concepts techniques and methods relative to his/her service.
Demonstrates knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations.
Reviews and acts as a change agent by identifying opportunities to improve patient flow and identifies and reduces service delays through problem resolution and follow-up.

Identifies and tracks service and discharge patient delays.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities as requested: i.e. OpX teams weekly long LOS reviews interdisciplinary rounds readmission reviews. Participates in Orienting of New staff as requested.
Participates in ongoing education-related professional activities and affiliations to maintain an advanced level of knowledge of patient care services third party payer and managed care requirements and case management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

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

EXPERIENCE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care.

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

Visual acuity and finger dexterity is needed to review and carry medical records navigate through automated system screens and type on a typical computer terminal keyboard.

Lifting of up to 10 lbs. may be necessary to transport items from one care unit to the next.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Responds to individual patient-care situations demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired through education certification and work experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.

Pay Range: 

$90,417.60-$146,640.00

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

8-4:30, rotating weekends and holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Social Work Manager, the Social Worker LICSW evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a wide range of psychosocial problems, applying individual clinical social work skills in order to assist patients and their families in the resolution of personal and environmental problems, attributable to mental or physical illness, which prevents them from achieving their highest level of psychosocial functioning. The Social Worker LICSW will be an active participant of the interdisciplinary care team to eliminate barriers to treatment, discharge and routine follow up with the goal of improving patient flow and outcomes and to enhance the patient’s physical and mental health status. Adheres to social Work professional standards of practice based on NASW Code of Ethics. 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: Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Completes bio-psychosocial evaluations to eliminate barriers to treatment, discharge, improve patient flow, enhance the patient’s health status and improve utilization of resources. Provides consultation regarding patient’s background, psychosocial functioning and needs to medical and support staff, in order to assist in planning a comprehensive care program for the patient in order to increase treatment compliance and care coordination with the aim at providing excellent patient experience and increased satisfaction in care. Develops treatment plans and initiates clinical intervention, utilizing individual and group treatment modalities, and analyzes course and result of treatment to maximize health status and increase health care decision making. In accordance with departmental standards regarding frequency and content, documents social work activity in patients’ medical records. Participates as a team member in case conferences concerning patients with other care personnel and community agencies to improve care coordination and moving patients through the care continuum. Provide education to assist patients and families in understanding, accepting and following medical and social work recommendations designed to restore the patient to optimum functioning within their capacity. Assesses patient and family advocacy needs, and coordinates appropriate advocacy activities within the hospital and in the community with an emphasis on self-determination for the client system with the aim at improving social supports and community resources. Provides field placement supervision and evaluation for BSW and/or MSW degree candidates as part of the Department of Clinical Social Work Student program (must have LICSW, or, at least 5 years of demonstrated experience and knowledge in service area). Completes case related statistics and other reports according to departmental standards. As relevant to clinical assignment, remains current on available community resources, and accesses them as needed. Participates in hospital wide, departmental and community studies, projects, and trainings with the aim at educating the community and hospital staff on the psychosocial issues related to illness and identifying barriers in service delivery systems. Maintains and enhances professional expertise through appropriate educational activities. May attend training for specific areas of clinical responsibility. Participates in quality assurance activities in accordance with department, hospital, and The Joint Commission standards. Adheres to Brown University Health, Hospital, and department policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment of care and be in compliance with all laws, regulations and standards. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school of Social Work and a current license from State of RI, Board of Social Work Licensure Minimum requirement for licensure is Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work level (LICSW) Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Analytical and therapy skills necessary to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy, and evaluate results. Obtain med staff privileges upon hire and those who are eligible (ambulatory LICSWs) will be enrolled with payors to drop charges for billable services. EXPERIENCE: Between six months and one year of clinical experience preferably in a health or mental health setting with an emphasis on populations to be served in the assigned area. Training and experience necessary to address the specific needs of the patients served in assigned areas of responsibility; this includes issues relating to age and stage of development and the particular special needs and cultural patterns of the patient populations being served. Analytical and therapy skills necessary to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy, and evaluate results. Ability to effectively interact with patients, families, medical staff and outside agencies in providing services. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Works in a normal office environment with exposure to patient care. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Can provides functional guidance to Social Work Interns with recommendation to pursue LICSW level of licensure.

Pay Range:

$67,724.80-$111,716.80

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

2 12:00 PM-8:30 PM shifts; 3 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Manager of Pediatric Clinical Social Work, evaluates, diagnoses and treats a wide range of psycho-social problems, applying individual clinical social work skills in order to assist patients and their families in the resolution of personal and environmental problems, attributable to mental or physical illness, which prevent them from achieving their highest level of psycho-social functioning. 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: Completes biopsychosocial evaluations. Provides consultation regarding patient’s background, psycho-social functioning and needs to medical and support staff, in order to assist in planning a comprehensive care program for the patient. Develops treatment plans and initiates clinical intervention, utilizing individual and group treatment modalities, and analyzes course and results of treatment. Serves a unit based shared team leader role with care management staff as part of the Triad Model to manage patient flow and address psychosocial needs of patients and families. Participates in collaborative care rounds on all nursing units, follows through on clinical social work activities and responsibilities and escalation of cases to complex care rounds. Participates as a team member in conferences concerning patients with other health care personnel and community agencies. Assists patients and families in understanding, accepting and following medical and social work recommendations designed to restore the patient to optimum functioning within their capacity. Assesses patient and family advocacy needs and coordinates appropriate advocacy activities within the hospital and in the community with an emphasis on self-determination for the client system. Provides field placement supervision and evaluation for BSW and/or MSW degree candidates as part of the Department of Clinical Social Work Student program at the request of the Manager of Pediatric Clinical Social Work. Assist with department orientation of new social work staff as needed. In accordance with departmental standards regarding frequency and content, document social work activity in patients’ medical records. Completes case related screeners at the request of management and participates in relevant grant opportunities. Participates in departmental and community studies and projects, as assigned. As relevant to clinical assignment, remains current on available community resources, and accesses them as needed. Maintains and enhances professional expertise through appropriate educational activities. Attend training for specific areas of clinical responsibility and to maintain licensure Participates in quality assurance activities in accordance with department, hospital and The Joint Commission standards. Adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment of care. Collaborates with clinical staff throughout the system, provides coverage as needed due to high volume and acuity, and participates in a multi-disciplinary team with a goal of quality patient care and efficient patient flow. Other duties/projects as assigned by the Manager of Pediatric Clinical Social Work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Master’s degree in Social Work and licensed through the RI Department of Health at a minimum LCSW level. Upon eligibility, it is mandatory that they pursue LICSW. status. Training and experience necessary to address the specific needs of the patients served in assigned area of responsibility; this includes issues relating to age and stage of development and their special needs and cultural patterns of the patient populations being served. Analytical and therapy skills necessary to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy and evaluate results. Ability to effectively interact with patients, families, medical staff and outside agencies in providing services. EXPERIENCE: Between six months and one year of clinical experience preferably in a health or mental health setting with an emphasis on populations to be served in the assigned area. Experience with Crisis Stabilization and Suicide Assessment preferred. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to manager where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: May provide supervision to MSW students.

Pay Range:

$29.53-$48.72

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

Evenings and weekend shifts; overnight optional

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:

LPG-Newport-20 Powel Ave - 20 Powel Ave Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

M-F 8a-5p

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:
Under supervision of the Manager Laboratory Outreach Services or guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist, performs responsibilities associated with obtaining blood and various other patient specimens in accordance with department procedures. Obtains samples ordered by physicians for routine and specialized tests on assigned unit. Takes samples from pediatric and adult patients on outpatient units. Transports specimens and completes basic records. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital’s mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedules venipunctures or capillary blood punctures according to priority and type of test, such as timed studies. Utilizes computer-generated collection labels and references Pathology Handbook as necessary to ensure collection of specimens is in accordance with established procedures, i.e., specimens are collected in proper containers and meet special collection requirements as appropriate. Duties are performed according to hospital policy and observance of universal precautions.

• Verifies identity of patient following established procedures and proper patient preparation prior to venipuncture such as fasting or special diet.

• Obtains blood samples from patient according to venipuncture or capillary puncture technique. Alerts nursing staff or supervisor to any deviations from puncture or adverse patient condition.

• Obtains samples for specialized tests (thyroid Releasing hormone, therapeutic drug monitoring, and D-Xylose tolerance). Verifies volume and timing of dosage. May monitor patient as assigned to observe reactions, including Diaphoresis, sleeping, etc.

• Performs coagulation tests on outpatients such as bleeding times.

• Labels, wraps and transports samples according to type and urgency of sample. Maintains records on sample procurement.

• Performs duties according to hospital policy and universal precautions.

• Performs various functions associated with the laboratory computer system to assure proper collection and documentation of patient specimens.

• All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Phlebotomy certificate through National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and/or completion of a Phlebotomy certificate program to include formal internship demonstrating 100 successful venipunctures.

• In lieu of internship, 6 months of phlebotomy experience may be considered.

• In lieu of phlebotomy certification, 5 plus years direct phlebotomy experience may be considered.

• Ability to perform venipuncture techniques and capillary puncture on adults, children and infants.

• Interpersonal skills to obtain and provide information to patients and to explain procedures effectively in order to allay fears and anxiety.

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

• Clerical skills to prepare and maintain records and reports, including keyboard skills to enter access information.

• Familiarity with blood collector equipment, anticoagulants, special precautions and interference.

• Ability to distinguish chromatic colors.

• A Phlebotomy certificate required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Works with in-patient care environment with considerable walking between units and where some physical effort may be required to deal with patients who are uncooperative.

• Some exposure to odors when handling specimens.

• Exposure to communicable diseases while administering to patients, however chance of injury is minimized by the adherence to established infection control procedures.

• Manual dexterity to perform venipunctures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$18.04-$28.46

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

Monday 1:30P-10P, Friday 1:30P-10P, every other SAT&SU 1:30:P-10P,holiday rotation

Work Shift:

Evening

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director/Unit Chief provides comprehensive clinical services as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This includes the evaluation and treatment of patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric and physical/environmental stressors using a full range of psychiatric therapeutic interventions, including evaluations, and individual, family, and group psychotherapy. This individual also reports to theClinical Director of Social Work and Counseling regarding professional standards, regulatory and licensing requirements, credentials/privileges, and continuing education.

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:

Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and mental health evaluations.Participate in treatment planning to set therapeutic goals in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.Participate in the execution of the treatment plan goals as they pertain to the therapeutic aspects of the patient/family care.Complete all required documentation in a professional and timely manner, as assigned.Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families/guardians, regarding diagnosis, treatment interventions and recommendations as relevant.Clinical case management as required to coordinate and collaborate in care with both the multidisciplinary team and community supports (schools, therapists, physicians, etc.) for assessment, communication, and aftercare planning. Participates in service-related meetings including but not limited to team meetings, rounds, clinical conferences, community meetings, staff meetings and in-service. May participate in research or other specialized activities as arranged with supervisor. Attends Social Work and Counseling Department staff meetings and meets all related responsibilities. Demonstrates conduct which exemplifies the professional Code of Ethics. Attend supervision as required.May provide supervision of social work/counseling students, as assigned. This entails:·Providing reliable, high-quality supervision of trainees, as assigned and appropriate.·Participating in teaching of trainees, as assigned and appropriate.·Maintaining active faculty status if it is appropriate/required for assigned trainees.Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATIONMasters’ degree in any human services field required, such as social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology from an accredited graduate school.QUALIFICATIONS:Current independent license from State of Rhode Island required (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)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.ANDSignificant experience and/or training work with children, adolescents, and families.

Pay Range:

$67,724.80-$111,716.80

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type:

M-F 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Social Work Manager, the Social Worker LSW evaluates, diagnoses and treats a wide range of psychosocial problems, applying individual clinical social work skills in order to assist patients and their families in the resolution of personal and environmental problems, attributable to mental or physical illness, which prevents them from achieving their highest level of psychosocial functioning. The Social Worker assigned to the inpatient units will be an active participant in the co management model along with the unit leadership in supporting the patient flow initiative. Adheres to social Work professional standards of practice based on NASW Code of Ethics.

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:

Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.Completes bio-psychosocial evaluations to eliminate barriers to treatment, discharge and enhance the patient’s health status and improve utilization of resources.Provides consultation regarding patient’s background, physosocial functioning and needs to medical and support staff, in order to assist in planning a comprehensive care program for the patient in order to increase treatment compliance and care coordination with the aim at providing excellent patient experience and increased satisfaction in care.Develops treatment plans and initiates clinical intervention, utilizing individual and group treatment modalities, and analyzes course and result of treatment to maximize health status and increase health care decision making. In accordance with departmental standards regarding frequency and content, documents social work activity in patients’ medical records.Participates as a team member in conferences (collaborative care rounds) concerning patients with other care personnel and community agencies to improve care coordination and moving patients safely into their communities and less restrictive settings.Provide education to assist patients and families in understanding, accepting and following medical and social work recommendations designed to restore the patient to optimum functioning within their capacity.Assesses patient and family advocacy needs, and coordinates appropriate advocacy activities within the hospital and in the community with an emphasis on self-determination for the client system with the aim at improving social supports and community resources.Provides field placement supervision and evaluation for BSW and/or MSW degree candidates as part of the Department of Clinical Social Work Student program (must have LICSW, or, at least 5 years of demonstrated experience and knowledge in service area).Completes case related statistics and other reports according to departmental standards.Participates in hospital wide, departmental and community studies, projects, and trainings with the aim at educating the community and hospital staff on the psychosocial issues related to illness and identifying barriers in service delivery systems.As relevant to clinical assignment, remains current on available community resources, and accesses them as needed.Maintains and enhances professional expertise through appropriate educational activities. May attend training for specific areas of clinical responsibility.Participates in quality assurance activities in accordance to department, hospital, and The Joint Commission standards.Adheres to Brown University Health, Hospital, and department policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment of care and be in compliance with all laws, regulations and standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of Social Work and a current license from State of RI, Board of Social Work Licensure.Minimum requirement for licensure is Licensed Clinical Social Work level (LCSW).When Social Worker is eligible (two years or 2000 hours of post masters supervised practice) it is mandatory that they obtain Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW.) status.Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.EXPERIENCE:Between six months and one year of clinical experience preferably in a health or mental health setting with an emphasis on populations to be served in the assigned area.Training and experience necessary to address the specific needs of the patients served in assigned areas of responsibility; this includes issues relating to age and stage of development and the particular special needs and cultural patterns of the patient populations being served.Analytical and therapy skills necessary to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy, and evaluate results. Ability to effectively interact with patients, families, medical staff and outside agencies in providing services.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Works in a normal office environment with exposure to patient care.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:Provides functional guidance to Social Work Interns with recommendation to pursue LICSW level of licensure.

Pay Range:

$29.53-$48.72

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

Daytime hours weekdays and weekends

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Pathology Manager and in accordance with Hospital and department policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties to provide for pre-analytical specimen processing, patient registration, test ordering and specimen distribution within laboratories. Performa a variety of functions on laboratory and hospital computer systems.

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:

Receives specimens for pre-analytical processing (i.e., spinning of bloods, aliquoting of samples, patient registration, test ordering, generating bar code labels, verifying proper labeling of specimens, specimen distribution within laboratories and result inquiry.) Maintains logbooks and similar documents as required.

In conjunction with technologist, checks specimens to identify any requiring special handling or processing due to specimen requirements, testing procedures, sample condition and/or patient diagnosis.

Contacts patient care units, departments and physician offices as necessary to clarify testing requests, to notify of samples needing to be redrawn, to prioritize tests to be run if specimen quantity is insufficient for tests requested. Answers central telephone line for laboratories. Resolves issues and answers questions within the scope of authority or directs to appropriate person after assimilating sufficient background information. Responds to general and specific inquiries related to patient specimen and culture reports and availability of test procedure. Assists with both verbal and faxing of test results. Responds to and assists in tracking and resolution of lab related problems and concerns requiring knowledge of various laboratory procedures, practices and specimen handling requirements.

Accepts and prepares transfer packing lists between affiliate hospitals.

Receives test results from laboratory sections. Phones patient care units or physician offices with “stat” laboratory results.

Prepares and maintains detailed records of lab procedure requests and results; enters ICD-9 coding in Brown University Health computer system, Laboratory Information System (LIS) and/or Health Information System (HIS), submitting appropriate forms to update physician information in computer system and maintaining inventory and working stock.

Maintains subject/data confidentiality by adhering to Brown University Health’s Confidentiality Policy.

Performs all duties in a timely manner.

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

Performs other related duties, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of high school with course work in Biology and Chemistry.

Applies standard precautions. Organizational and clerical skills to maintain a variety of logs and records. Computer skills.

Ability to track and assist in resolution of problems and concerns when answering central telephone line. Interpersonal and communication skills to exchange factual information with physicians, nurses, external laboratories, etc., regarding laboratory services, test results and test procedures.

EXPERIENCE:

One year experience performing similar duties successfully in another institution or one year on-the-job training under supervision at The Miriam Hospital.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sits, stands and walks intermittently throughout the day. May be exposed to odors, chemicals, and infectious materials when handling laboratory specimens. Hazards are minimized by following established universal precautionary procedures.

Pay Range:

$18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

Sunday -Saturday rotating weekends and holiday 1st shift

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Neonates
Children
Adults

Disposes of venipuncture materials in a manner that provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Correctly labels all collected specimens.
LIS COMPUTER SKILLS:
Demonstrates ability to enter/edit patient requisitions.
Demonstrates ability to enter/edit patient test orders.
Demonstrates capabilities to enter/edit patient test results on manual or non-interfaced procedures.
Documents edited report changes appropriately.
Operates current I.S. system.
HEMATOLOGY - PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING:
Blood counts. – operates analyzer appropriately.
Cell morphology.
Cell differentiation.
Sedimentation rates.
Reticulocyte counts.
Clotting studies.
URINALYSIS
Perform routine and microscopic examination.
BLOOD BANKMMUNOLOGY - PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING
Assists in the preparation of fresh frozen plasma, platelets, cryoprecipitate, and dispenses for transfusion
Blood group and Rh type.
Antibody screen.
Identifies antibodies, if present.
Determines Rh immune globulin eligibility - pre and post partum.
Infant cord blood tests.
Verifies blood type of blood units received from RIBC.
MICROBIOLOGY - PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING:
Gram stains/special stains - attain proficiency.
Inoculates patient culture specimens on appropriate media.
Identifies bacteria microscopically on slide.
Perform rapid E.I.A. antigen tests accurately.
Operate automated blood culture instrument.
Operates STAT PCR tests.
CHEMISTRY - PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING:
Coagulation studies – attain proficiency.
Routine chemistry analysis of blood and body fluids on the current analyzers – attain proficiency.
Quality control procedures as required within 2 SD.
Demonstrates proficiency in minor instrument repair.
Calibrates instruments as required to ensure proper operation of equipment.
SAFETY
Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing, i.e. gowns, goggles/face-shield, gloves, and pipetting devices.
Practices aseptic technique and infection control procedures.
Stores flammables as appropriate.
Adheres to reagent and chemical cautionary label instructions or refers to SDS sheets.
Maintains a clean and safe environment through appropriate work area decontamination and specimen disposal.
PROFICIENCY TESTING
Performs external proficiency testing when requested and obtains satisfactory results.
Adheres to Administrative Proficiency Testing Policy # 340 .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

EXPERIENCE:
One year experience in a clinical laboratory.

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

Pay Range:

$29.53-$48.72

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

2:45pm - 11:15pm with weekend and Holiday rotation

Work Shift:

Evening

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

Summary

Reports to the Ambulatory Clinical Manager, Practice Manager, or other designated supervisory personnel. Under the general supervision of the attending Licensed Independent Practitioner and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols, the Medical Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality patient care in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities include patient screening, vital signs, clinical intake, point-of-care testing, care coordination, patient education, provider support, and administrative functions. The Medical Assistant provides age-appropriate care to geriatric, adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients while considering developmental needs, cultural patterns, and individual patient and family preferences.

Promotes patient- and family-centered care and supports the mission, vision, and values of Brown University Health.

All employees are expected to model the organization's core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE) in interactions with patients, families, customers, and colleagues.

Employees are also expected to demonstrate the organization's core Success Factors:

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

Responsibilities

Clinical and Patient Care

• Performs duties within the scope of education, training, and demonstrated competency.
• Follows established practice, clinic, and office workflows to promote quality, safety, efficiency, and positive patient experiences.
• Completes pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating the patient record prior to appointments, including recent test results, consultations, correspondence, health maintenance needs, and other relevant information.
• Identifies needed services based on established protocols and communicates point-of-care reminders to providers through the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Escorts patients from the waiting area to the examination room and prepares patients for examinations and treatment according to clinic-specific workflows.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, height, weight, pain scores, chief complaints, medication reconciliation, medical and surgical histories, family history, allergies, and other required information in the EMR.
• Completes required patient questionnaires and documents patient concerns and complaints accurately.
• Supports efficient patient flow throughout the practice, clinic, or office.
• Reviews health maintenance and chronic illness needs and performs or initiates appropriate services in accordance with protocols and standing orders.
• Performs point-of-care testing, including blood pressure, EKGs, pulse oximetry, hemoglobin A1c, glucose, urinalysis, urine pregnancy testing, rapid strep testing, and other approved diagnostic procedures.
• Assists providers with physical examinations and other clinical procedures.
• Performs procedures using appropriate aseptic technique and established standards.
• Administers vaccines and places PPDs in accordance with applicable practice or clinic protocols.
• Initiates pharmacy benefit verification as required.
• Identifies and communicates abnormal findings, test results, or patient concerns to the appropriate provider or nurse in a timely manner.

Care Coordination and Follow-Up

• Completes appropriate post-visit activities, including ensuring specimens are accurately labeled, documented, and submitted to the laboratory.
• Tracks laboratory orders and results and follows up to ensure results are documented in the EMR.
• Contacts patients regarding laboratory testing, orders, reminders, and other appropriate follow-up needs.
• Updates the EMR with the status of outstanding orders and follow-up activities.
• Reports abnormal laboratory results promptly to the physician or nurse.
• Follows up on referrals for specialty care and other services.
• Tracks consultation reports and ensures appropriate documentation is entered into the EMR.
• Conducts patient outreach and reminders related to referrals and follow-up care.
• Monitors prescription refill requests and routes them appropriately.
• Supports coordination of care and promotes appropriate utilization of healthcare services, including educating patients about when to seek routine, urgent, or emergency care.
• Documents identified barriers to care and communicates concerns to the appropriate members of the care team.

Patient Education and Scheduling

• Provides patients with clear instructions regarding procedures, diagnostic testing, examinations, and required preparation.
• Educates patients regarding care coordination, follow-up recommendations, and appropriate use of emergency services.
• Schedules diagnostic testing, follow-up appointments, and other services as directed.
• Pre-registers patients for future visits.
• Verifies patient demographic and insurance information and obtains prior authorizations when required.
• Supports patient outreach and reminder activities.

Environment, Equipment, and Supplies

• Ensures examination rooms are cleaned, stocked, and appropriately prepared between patients.
• Cleans and maintains medical equipment according to established procedures.
• Monitors medical supplies and equipment and places orders as needed.
• Reports damaged, missing, or malfunctioning equipment to management promptly.
• Monitors expiration dates on medications and supplies and removes and reports expired items in accordance with policy.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment.

Administrative and Operational Support

• Performs assigned administrative and office duties that support efficient clinic operations.
• Prepares and mails patient reminders, correspondence, and other communications as directed.
• Manages time effectively and uses non-patient-care periods productively to prepare for future patient and operational needs.
• Supports practice workflows and demonstrates flexibility as operational needs change.
• Participates actively as a member of the healthcare team and contributes to a positive, respectful work environment.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Maintains quality assurance, patient safety, environmental safety, and infection prevention and control standards in accordance with Brown University Health policies and procedures.
• Protects patient privacy and maintains confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with established clinical standards, policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient- and family-centered care and supports the goals of the patient-centered medical home.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program of at least nine months or a minimum of three years of Medical Assistant experience in a comparable ambulatory healthcare setting within the past five years.
• Prior experience with electronic medical records and appointment scheduling software preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of basic clinical and ambulatory healthcare practices.
• Ability to understand and apply established policies, procedures, protocols, and standing orders.
• Ability to accurately document patient information in an electronic medical record.
• Proficiency with personal computers, scanners, EMR systems, and other applicable software.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with patients, families, providers, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in emergency or high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, and pediatric populations.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to developmental, cultural, and individual patient needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, teamwork, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

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:

LPG-Newport-20 Powel Ave - 20 Powel Ave Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

M-F 8a-5p

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Nursing Director, or his/her designee, performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties and services on nursing unit. Provides assistance for nursing personnel and medical staff to enhance the overall environment of the nursing unit. Performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrates working knowledge of all appropriate computer systems.

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:
Clerical & Administrative:

• Performs a variety of clerical & administrative duties.

• Records and types unit council minutes

• Safety checks as designated by department director.

• Initiates and maintains patient records according to policy.

• Demonstrates competence in use of current computer systems.

• Posts diet restrictions and NPO restrictions on Lab work, etc.

Completes the following skills according to policy and procedures:

• Keeps census up-to-date.

• Identifies patient per hospital policy

• Ensures that patient’s medical record accompanies patient to ancillary departments.

• Oversees prompt delivery of specimens to appropriate department

• Performs safety rounds at frequency determined by Nursing Director.

• Ensures medical records & x-rays are copied for transfer to other facilities.

Communication:

• Greets all patients and visitors to the unit in a positive manner and directs to appropriate destination.

• Demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette.

• Documents in a legible and concise manner.

• Spells all words, terms correctly.

• Documents allergies in accordance with policy.

• Demonstrates competency with unit-specific equipment.

• Notifies appropriate personnel and departments of patients transferred to a different room or received from another unit.

• Assists others in orientation to clerical duties.

• Communicates appropriate referral of issues or concerns to manager, director or designee in a timely manner.

• Completes unit specific competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications:

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and computer data entry skills.

• Clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for 3-7 hours, twist and bend frequently, standing, walking, squatting, kneeling are not essential functions.

• Must be able to lift 10-35 lbs with good body mechanics.

• May be left or right handed but able to pinch, deviate wrist frequently, and have fine motor skills.

• Near vision must be accurate at 20/20 and far vision accurate at 20/40, must be able to discriminate among red, green and white and have moderate depth perception.

• Must be able to hear whisper at 20 feet.

Pay Range:

$18.04-$28.46

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

M-F, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Supervise the activities of Information Desk, Patient Check-In Areas (Fain and Main OR), and Family Liason Services. Responsible for planning, leading, scheduling and assigning work to ensure consistent coverage and performance across all service areas. Provides direction and support to Information Desk staff, Receptionists, and Family Liasons for complex or difficult situations. Perform all functions of the Information Desk Greeter as needed and ensures delivery of an exceptional first impression and welcoming experience for patients, families, visitors, and staff. .  In the absence of the Manager, assumes responsibility for these service areas and Volunteer Services.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace the organization’s mission and demonstrate the Ways to WOW in everyday interactions with patients, families, visitors, colleagues, and the community.

In the absence of the Manager assumes responsibility for the Information Desk, Patient Check-In Desks (Fain and Main OR) and Family Liason Services to ensureconsistent coverage and performance , maintain adequate staffing and supplies, and timely response to unusual operational problems. 

Supports and assists the Manager to develop and maintain departmental goals and objectives, work plans and methods, organization and staffing, performance standards and competencies. 

Ensures that all policies, procedures, and regulations that pertain to all service areas are consistently implemented as written. 

 Creates schedules and assigns duties to provide appropriate coverage across all service areas.

Evaluates employees’ performance and competency on a continuous basis and makes recommendations for merit pay increases, promotions, and other employee relations actions. 

Monitors and documents employees’ attendance and hours worked. 

Interviews employment candidates and makes hiring recommendations to department director. 

Prepares reports and statistics in a complete, timely and accurate manner. 

Maintains effective and open communication with employees by:
 

• Coaching staff and assisting staff with difficult tasks.
• Leading and motivating employees to peak team performance.
• Responding to first step appeals.
• Recommending and/or taking corrective action.

Provides training to current and new employees and transport volunteers as scheduled and as needed:
 

• Safety Management Training
• Delivering Exceptional Customer Service
• EPIC training

Performs any or all the duties of the Information Desk according to the demands of the workload and departmental staffing.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Work requires high school education or equivalent with demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as the ability to provide instructions, motivate staff, and maintain records.
 

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum four years of progressively more responsible guest service experience, including proven ability in a supervisory capacity.

Proficiency with computer operations including word processing and spreadsheet software.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervises approximately 23 employees across full-time, part-time, and per diem roles supporting the Information Desk, Patient Check-In areas (Fain and Main OR) and Family Liaison Services.

Pay Range:

$50,523.20-$83,345.60

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:

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

Work Type:

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

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Reports to Manager, Specialty Pharmacy Services. Under the supervision of a pharmacist and direction of a Pharmacy Technician Supervisor assists clinic-based care teams with ensuring timely patient access to medication therapy and improving patient adherence to therapy. Interacts effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and customers. Interacts effectively and professionally with other health care workers at all levels including, but not limited to, providers, nurses, pharmacists, and support personnel. Obtains accurate and necessary patient information, needed to process prescriptions, prior authorizations, financial assistance applications, and payment transactions. Accesses, inputs, and retrieves necessary information using multiple pharmacy system applications.

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:Works independently as an embedded member of a clinic team alongside providers, nurses, pharmacists, and support personnel. Exhibits a friendly, pleasant, and helpful nature demonstrating a strong customer service orientation. Establishes strong, trustworthy relationships with patients, families, and caregivers. Maintains and supports pharmacy interdepartmental relationships to ensure seamless transitions of patient care from clinic to pharmacy.Participates in the growth of the Brown University Health Pharmacy patient population through recruitment of ambulatory care patients. Educates patients and families on the features and values of Brown University Health Pharmacy services, including the Brown University Health Pharmacy Specialty Drug Patient Management Program (SDPMP).Protects and maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines. Collects patient personal information necessary for filling prescriptions, performing benefits investigations, completing prior authorizations and financial assistance applications. Enters pertinent patient data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and appropriate pharmacy applications to support organizational initiatives and ensure timely patient care. Navigates the EHR to effectively answer questions and provide documentation as needed for prior authorizations and financial assistance applications.Encourages patient retention through the development of individual relationships with assigned patients. Proactively contacts patients in-person, via phone, or other supervisor-approved modality to assess patient need for medication, including estimations of patient adherence such as medication supply on hand. Proactively identifies and resolves potential operational risks to patient adherence such as securing refill prescriptions and/or renewing prior authorizations and financial assistance. Serves as communication link for patients to the patient’s pharmacy and the clinic care team and coordinates therapy delivery from the patient’s pharmacy to the patient. Proactively identifies patients with clinical needs such as questions concerning medications and drug interactions and refers such patients to a pharmacist.Conducts a benefits investigation for all patients new to Navigator services and identifies coverage details that the patient or patient’s representative is unable to provide. Interfaces with insurance companies to facilitate patient access to therapy. As a member of the clinic care team, successfully completes prior authorizations, including coordinating submission of appeals, up to and, including peer-to-peer conversations as needed. Accurately quotes anticipated medication costs to patients.Secures therapy related financial assistance for patients whenever possible including, but not limited to, manufacturer assistance programs and nationally recognized foundations. Refers patients to medication manufacturer assistance programs and/or aids with application to said programs when applicable. Refers patients to the Brown University Health Medication Access Program team as applicable.Secures medication refills, prior authorization renewals, and financial assistance renewals proactively. Assists pharmacists in identifying ancillary supplies necessary for select medications, including but not limited to sharps containers, needles/syringes, alcohol swabs, and bandages that may not have been prescribed for the patient.Supports accreditation maintenance, and payor and medication access through the documentation of required data points related to patient care and operations.Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities. Assists in identifying improvement opportunities and in the development of new processes. Participates in medication safety initiatives related to the Brown University Health Pharmacy and uses approved processes for reporting actual, prevented and near miss medication errors.Under the guidance of a pharmacist and direction of a Technician Supervisor, assists in training, onboarding, and supporting fellow staff.Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

QUALIFICATIONS - BASIC KNOWLEDGE:High school graduate or equivalent degree required. Completion of one to two years of college preferred.For Rhode Island based practice positions, maintains current unrestricted Pharmacy Technician II licensure and National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)For Massachusetts based practice positions, maintains current unrestricted Certified Pharmacy Technician licensure and National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE:61081604span class=Style1CharMinimum two years of experience as a pharmacy technician. Commensurate experience in a related field (e.g., benefits management) may be considered in lieu of technician experience.span class=Style1CharPrior experience with specialty pharmacy services, patient recruitment, prior authorization management, and/or patient financial assistance programs strongly preferred.span class=Style1CharMust possess solid computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, as well as email and calendar applications. Must be comfortable using internet web applications and multiple pharmacy system applications.span class=Style1CharStrong customer service presence and verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively interact with customers/patients, providers, nurses, and ancillary support staff required.Must have the ability to multi-task and reprioritize as needed while maintaining accuracy and service standards. Must obtain within 3 months of hire, and maintain no less than annually thereafter, Pharmacy Technician Navigator competency requirements, including disease state-specific training, accreditation updates, and other operational competencies as required.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Work may require extended periods of time spent standing and walking.Work requires the visual acuity and manual dexterity necessary to operate a personal computer and input data into the system using a typical keyboard and computer mouse to navigate screens on a computer monitor.Travel between affiliates or sites as needed.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:

$23.11-$38.16

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:

Monday-Friday 8 hour shift between 7am-6pm based on clinic schedule and needs

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Reports to Director Specialty Pharmacy, or Ambulatory Manager as applicable. Under the supervision of the Pharmacist-In-Charge, Senior Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, or Clinical Coordinator as appropriate coordinates pharmacy clinical programs including, but not limited to, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmaceutical care, drug information services and pharmacoeconomics. Collaborates with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor, assess, recommend changes, and optimize medication use in area of therapeutic specialty. Serves as a subject matter expert and real-time go to resource in area of specialty. Participates in the development of therapeutic drug policy and implements corrective strategies necessary to contain drug costs in specified patient settings and/or within therapeutic classes. Monitors pharmacy clinical services through continuous quality improvement activities to ensure that customer expectations are met or exceeded. Provides input for the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and budgets for the pharmacy services clinical practice setting Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates and oversees new and established pharmacy clinical services within scope of practice. Establishes priorities for effective patient care and clinical pharmacy services within the scope of existing departmental and organizational policies. Provides patient care and education, through comprehensive medication reconciliations, medication-related patient counseling, plan of care adherence counseling and support, and general health education coaching and support. Emphasizes the safe and effective use of medications, identifies potential drug interactions, and performs other related activities. Facilitates provision of resources to maximize patients’ medication therapy success with consideration to the patient’s social determinants of health. Coaches professional staff (home medical team, other practitioners, and providers) on pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic principles, facilitating safe and cost-effective medication use practices within the integrated care delivery model. Provides support for patients enrolled in the Brown University Health Specialty Drug Patient Management Program (SDPMP) and those covered by Brown University Health-affiliated accountable care organizations in accordance with the policies and procedures of the respective patient care program. Appropriately documents patient encounters, interventions, and plans of care in the electronic health record (EHR). Participates in the development, implementation, and integration of patient-focused medication therapy management and pharmaceutical care services. Reviews and analyzes proposed clinical services recommending and implementing changes, allocation of resources, recent technologies etc., to increase the efficiency and level of pharmaceutical care provided. Implements, interprets, and provides consultation for policies, procedures, and standards of practice related to medication use. When practicing under a collaborative practice agreement, follows practices consistent with services delineated in the agreement, and ensures compliance with existing state and federal regulations. Ensures that pharmacy clinical services and programs support established standards of care, meet, or exceed patient care quality standards, and consider the aging processes and human developmental stages (neonate, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric) of the patient populations served. Serves as a subject matter expert and real-time go to resource in area of specialty. Maintains current professional competence in area of specialty, including new medications, disease management standards, patient care practices, and innovative technology, by participation in ongoing independent study, and membership and participation in professional organizations. Attends and participates in continuing education activities, trains, and retrains as needed. Effectively communicates with staff, management, and customers to facilitate the timely flow of drug information. Provides accurate communication, both written and verbal as appropriate. Works with Brown University Health’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P& T) Committee to establish protocols for drug therapy management and collaborative practice. Monitors drugs and/or therapeutic classes targeted for review and implements corrective strategies to optimize drug use in compliance with clinical usage guidelines. Participates in quality management and quality improvement activities, practice performance improvement initiatives, and quality measures; identifies opportunities for improvement where systems modifications could result in operational advancements and efficiencies. Leads or participates in relevant committees, task forces, and performance improvement teams as assigned. Participates in development of a strategic vision for the department in the clinical practice setting, including short and long-term goals, in consideration of Brown University Health’s mission of “Delivering health with care,” and its values of compassion. accountability, respect, and excellence. Provides input to assist in the development of effective drug budgeting and allocation of resources through application of pharmacoeconomic principles and methods to achieve defined goals and objectives. Monitors drug utilization projections and recommends corrective strategies as appropriate. Participates in determining the qualifications and competence of department personnel and in the development of tools and standards to establish and improve staff competency levels in areas of therapeutic specialty. Participates in orientation of new employees, in-service training, and continuing education programs. Participates in the education and training of pharmacy residents, pharmacy interns, nurses, physician assistants, medical students, and residents. Provides didactic lectures as assigned. Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and interns, completes applicable competency and evaluation documentation. Provides oversight for pharmacy internship rotations. Presents formal lectures to pharmacists, other health professionals and the lay public as assigned. Supports department academic affiliations, including serving as adjunct clinical faculty and providing lectures for colleges of pharmacy, nursing, and physician assistant programs as assigned. Conducts pharmacy practice research, clinical research, and data-related research in alignment with Brown University Health’s mission, goals, and priorities; authors original research-based abstracts, scientific, and scholarly papers and submits for publication and/or presentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Prepares papers for presentation at professional organization meetings, submits manuscripts for publication in professional journals, and authors articles for publication on the Pharmacy Web site. Performs immunizations and/or medication administrations in accordance withthe Commonwealth of MassachusettsBoard of Pharmacy Rules and Regulationsand/or theRhode Island Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, dependent on specific position and responsibilities. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy. Prior to start date, as applicable to job location, possesses either: Current unrestricted licensure as registered pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Or Current unrestricted licensure as a licensed pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island or 90-day temporary pharmacist licensure in the State of Rhode Island. If licensed as a 90-day temporary pharmacist, obtains full licensure prior to expiration of 90-day temporary pharmacist license, then possesses and maintains current unrestricted licensure as 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 or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, must possess and maintain an American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved Immunization Certification and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY-2) Residency from an accredited program in area of specialty and national board certification in area of specialty within 1 year of hire. Two years clinical experience, knowledge, and development may be considered in lieu of formal training, in which case national board certification in area of specialty or Pharmacotherapy will be required within 1 year of meeting board certification eligibility requirements. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact appropriately with colleagues and others. Effective organizational and presentation skills.

Pay Range:

$110,302.40-$182,000.00

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 8 hour shift between 7am-6pm based on clinic schedule and needs

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No