SUMMARY:

The Clinical Equipment Technician (PCE) Tech reports to the Supervisor, Patient Care Equipment. Cleans, disinfects, and delivers medical equipment, accessories, and supplies. Tech will be expected to assist with record keeping and re-ordering of supplies for the department.

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:

Delivers clean disinfected medical equipment, accessories and supplies as requested by the clinical units. Confirm basic operations of portable equipment to ensure working order and to ensure appropriate repairs are made. Cleans and disinfects returned equipment and accessories according to established policy.

Perform daily rounds to ensure rotation and adequate supply of portable equipment and oxygen cylinders are distributed to clinical areas.

Perform daily rounds to maintain an adequate supply of oxygen cylinders to meet safety guidelines.

Document all PCE activities in the Equipment Management system.

Perform thorough visual inspection of portable medical equipment to ensure all mechanics are intact and functioning properly. Perform troubleshooting where appropriate including but not limited to battery changes, power cord and cable integrity, and hose replacement.

Conduct daily inventories of crash carts, equipment and supplies. Maintain the code cart exchange program including rotation of supplies, replenishment of cart supplies, and documentation in Maximo post event.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of all Patient Care Equipment storage rooms.

Provides input in PCE department procedure changes and assists in implementation.

Communicate equipment problems beyond the scope of departmental resolve to Supervisor or Medical Engineering personnel.

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

Remove malfunctioning equipment from service and coordinate with Medical Engineering for repair. Collaborate to expedite discharges by delivering durable medical equipment (DME) to patients in a timely manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent is required in addition to six months on-the-job training, or equivalent experience required.

Ability to use Windows based maintenance management program to enter and retrieve service records. Organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary to collaborate with coworkers and/or work independently to ensure task completion. Problem solving, prioritization, and time management skills are required to accommodate fast paced hospital environment. Customer service skills are necessary to deal with vendor and customer requests.

EXPERIENCE:

Six to twelve months experience with hospital environment and familiarity with hospital equipment preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Potential contact with hazardous waste, dust and dirt when cleaning and retrieving equipment may occur.

There is also the potential for exposure to electrical hazards. Occasional exposure to contagious disease through the retrieval of used equipment. Hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.

Position requires constant walking and pushing of equipment, and occasional lifting of up to 60 lbs.

Position requires inter- and intra-department communication to complete tasks appropriately.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range:

$18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 3:00pm-11:30pm, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Provides comprehensive, team-based care to patients admitted to the Rhode Island Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, team-based care to patients admitted to the Rhode Island Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). 
• Responsible for admission H & Ps, daily progress notes, orders, procedures (and all matters of direct patient care).
• Works under the direct supervision of the attending physicians from the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, as well as the Critical Care Fellows and Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellows from RIH and TMH, while on duty in the MICU and PCCSM consults including critical care triage.
• Work along with interns or residents from the Brown University Internal Medicine Residency Program to coordinate care.
• Responsible for ensuring good communication with patient’s primary care team/provider throughout our services.
• Work within and be responsible to the Division Director, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives as determined by the Division Director of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.
• Other duties as assigned by Division Director.

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited NP/PA program

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• RI licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Critical Care experience a plus.
• Experience with EMR (Epic) preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Pay Range:

$127,504.00-$161,782.40

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

Day/night rotating

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Medical Director, will provide compassionate and excellent patient care by performing courteous, efficient, and accurate service. Assists with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations. Mentors clinical personnel, and serves as a liaison with patients, staff, providers, and leadership. Can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. 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: BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Graduation with a master’s degree from an accredited advanced nurse practitioner program.Certified Family Nurse PractitionerCurrent licensure as an ARNP in the State of Rhode Island.Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)Knowledge of basic emergency department, internal medicine, generalist, occupational medicine, and family practice procedures required.Organizational and analytical skills necessary to maintain efficient workflow.Ability to adjust responsibilities to accommodate a fast-paced work environment while maintaining excellent customer service and staff interactions.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively and courteously deal with patients and families, clients, coworkers, clinical staff and physicians.Progressive thinking for budget, training and quality issues.Strong leadership qualities.EXPERIENCE:Two years of related experience required. Prior experience as a medic or within an urgent care or emergency department setting preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Healthcare environment such as acute care hospital, physicians’ office and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Any hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions. 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.

Pay Range:

$127,504.00-$161,782.40

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Smithfield-900 Douglas Pike - 900 Douglas Pike Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917

Work Type:

32 Clinical Hours, 8 Admin

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the EEG Lead Technologist(s) and according to established procedures, conducts electroencephalographic examinations, collects information and prepares impressions of findings to assist physician in evaluating and diagnosing cerebral conditions by recording the brain's electrical activity. Such activities can be performed in either a clinical or interoperative setting. When in the operating room setting, monitors EEG activity of patients under local or general anesthesia. Performs evoked potential monitoring (EVP) procedures. 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: olPerforms a full range of EEG and EVP procedures in various hospital settings, i.e., operating room, special procedures section of radiology and the laboratory. Monitors the brain activity of patients under anesthesia and communicates pertinent information to the surgeon during procedures. Notes clamping of arteries, post-clamping conditions and sew-up to watch for EEG changes when administering EEG tests in the operating room. Supports EEG monitoring when assigned to the special procedures laboratory or operating room to include brain mapping, intraoperative EEG, Evoked Potential Monitoring and special electrode recordings. Interviews patient to obtain pertinent medical history, to explain and instruct patient regarding procedure and to allay anxiety and elicit cooperation. Abstracts additional relevant information from patient's chart or medical record. Ensures that electrodes are sterilized, applies electrodes on predetermined measured positions on patient's head and checks electrode performance. Uses appropriate precautionary measures to prevent infections when using needle electrodes. Uses judgement in placement of electrodes in deviating from standard practice to obtain reading. Calibrates and checks the accuracy of response and, as necessary, adjusts channels of EEG and EVP apparatus. Checks intravenous and oxygen apparatus on patients requiring such therapy and reports any malfunction to appropriate personnel. Selects predetermined electrode combinations as well as special combinations appropriate to the specific case. Obtains and continuously scans recordings, recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate action to eliminate them. Uses activating procedures such as hyperventilation and photic stimulation to induce and record brain reaction. Notifies supervisor when sleep induction is required and obtains recordings. Makes notation on record of all actions taken during procedure and records clinical manifestations observed during tests such as patient's degree of alertness versus drowsiness. Reviews and analyzes tracings. Prepares impressions of findings indicating technical changes that are focal, laterilized, paroxysmal or artifactual. May perform premature baby testing, both at Rhode Island Hospital and Women and Infants Hospital. Provides patient preparation, including measuring of head and placement of electrodes. Observes three physiological parameters in addition to multi-channel EEG recordings: eye movements, respiration, cardiac activity. Records changes to explain EEG findings. Performs WADA studies in radiology special procedures. May conduct closed circuit video recordings, requiring knowledge of equipment. Monitors patient at bedside for extended periods of time. Monitors patients with specialized electrodes. Adheres to proper sterilization procedures in placing needle electrodes on patients. Provides stimulus where visual / auditory reactions are induced. Maintains equipment in clean operating condition; detects instrumental malfunction; makes minor repairs and adjustments and reports the need for major repair. Conducts long-term monitoring at bedside for pentabarb coma pediatric and adult patients. Maintains and enhances technical expertise by participating in appropriate educational activities including attending conferences and meetings and reading relevant journals./ol MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Successful completion of post-high school. One- or two-year accredited program in EEG Technology, including completion of required clinical affiliation preferred. Eligibility to sit for written examination for formal registration by the American Board of Registration in Electroencephalographic Technology within three years of placement in position (1,000 EEG examinations required). Knowledge of EEG techniques, concepts and equipment. Ability to apply knowledge to clinical setting and expand upon it through experience. Knowledge of pathological disorders directly affecting brain and other medical conditions indirectly causing brain dysfunction. Manual dexterity to measure and place electrodes accurately and manipulate controls on EEG machines. Visual acuity and capacity for sustained attention to detect minor differences or abnormalities while scanning a moving graph of constantly changing data for periods of up to two hours. Analytical ability and communication skills necessary to formulate and write concise technical impressions of EEG findings. Interpersonal skills to explain procedures, allay anxiety and gain corporation of very ill patients. 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: Up to one year on the job training and experience to become familiar with wide range of EEG procedures. Experience preferred though not required WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal patient care environment with some exposure to infectious disease or unpleasant patient care activities. Some exposure to volatile substances such as acetone, ether and alcohol. Hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety and infection control guidelines. Some physical effort to cope with patients with behavioral problems who may be combative. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within department policies and procedures. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range: 

$28.31-$46.31

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F, 3-1130PM

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment.
• Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices.
• Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices.
• Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc.
• Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories.
• Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers.
• Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices.
• Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering.
• Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex.
• Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate.
• Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed.
• Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer.
• Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose.
• Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer.
• Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc.
• Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck.
• Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary.
• May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons.
• Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools.
• Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather.
• Changes cubicle curtains and draperies.
• Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same.
• Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed.
• Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request.
• Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room.
• Services batteries on all battery operated devices.
• Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc.
• Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence.
• Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms.
• May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions.
• Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure.
• Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers.
• Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers.
• Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks.
• Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures.
• Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting.
• Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions.
• Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass.
• Exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions.

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

2:00p-7:30p/6:30p-12 e/o w/e & hol.

Work Shift:

Variable

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, but according to established policies and procedures, performs the duties listed below.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Distribution:

• Assembles racks of clean linen.
• Distributes clean linen to area clinics using linen baskets.
• Takes orders for linen from personnel on units and by phone.
• Picks up soiled linen from various hospital clinics using linen baskets.
  

Linen Sorting:

• Using universal precautions (personal protective equipment), sorts linen into like categories for eventual washing.
  

Linen Folding:

• Visually inspects all clean linen for any imperfections, then folds and places in proper racks in preparation for delivery.
• Separates missed re-wash linen. Folds and places in exchange carts for delivery.
• Folds Pediatric patient linen and places in exchange carts for delivery.
• Folds patient gowns, towels, isolation gowns, and under pads using automatic folding machine.

Surgical Linen:

• Sorts linen and carefully inspects each piece for stains, tears, or any other damage.
• Patches small holes with patching machine.
• Refers others to sewing room for repair or condemns piece if beyond repair.
• Folds each piece of linen in a precise way and stocks shelves.
• Assembles various types of kits and surgical packs with precise numbers of surgical linen in each kit or pack.
• Takes order for linen from personnel on units and by phone.
  

Linen Assembly:

• Takes orders via the phone.
• Assembles exchange carts with linen for units requiring specific number and kinds of linen.
• Performs linen return and re-assembly calculations in order to accurately prep user area carts for next delivery.
• Bags washed clothes and fitted sheets going to user areas.
  

Ironing:

• Feeds linen into mechanical spreader, which prepares sheets to be fed into the ironer.
• Works in a team of four and rotates positions on the ironer.
• Switches ironer key pad function in order to process flat sheets, draw sheets, pillow cases, cubicle curtains and bath blankets.
• Stands at the cross folding machine, receiving folded items as they come off the ironer. Counts items and assembles carts with accurate par.
• Visually inspects items while feeding and folding. Separates those that are stained, torn, or damaged.

Sewing:

• Makes, mends and repairs such items as drapes, specialty sheets, collars and slings.
• Makes alterations for proper fit of uniforms.
  

Uniform Room:

• Issues uniforms to hospital employees, assuring correct size and fit.
• Prepares name tapes or other identification markers, as appropriate.
• Keeps records of uniforms issued to employees.
• Feeds lab coats and uniforms into the steam tunnel machine.
• Sorts linen items being ragged out and keeps a count by piece and type of items being removed from the system.
• Pins hems, sleeves, etc. in preparation for alterations.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to follow precise instructions for folding, and counting correct number of pieces.
• Knowledge of clothes and materials when working the sewing area.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Clerical and numerical ability to maintain simple records, count inventory and take orders from linen by telephone.
  

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of one year sewing experience is required (sewing room only).
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical ability to lift loads of wet or dry linen, push/pull linen racks and bins of soiled linen and lift bundles.
• Physical ability to visually inspect materials.
• Physical ability to feed folding equipment and sewing machines.
• Physical ability to use brooms, etc. to maintain work area in a clean and safe fashion.
• Exposure to unpleasant odors from solid linens, lint and heat.
• Walking, standing, lifting (heavy &light loads), bending, and carrying/pushing.
• Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures in the work area and noise from the machines.
• Standing on safety ladders to reach uniforms and assemble linen carts.
• Walking, lifting (heavy &light) bending, carrying and pushing.
• Chance of burns and other injury while working with equipment and machines.
• Chance of injury is minimized with adherence to current safety precautions.
  

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.51

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

3:30pm-12am, 6am-2:30pm

Work Shift:

Variable

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pediatric Pulmonology, and following standard policies and procedures, performs a variety of diagnostic pulmonary function tests on patients using spirometers, gas analyzers, oximeters, and other equipment to evaluate and test for lung disease. When assisting a physician, obtains washing samples, tissue samples, and performs other procedures within the lung using bronchosopes, biopsy forceps and other instruments.

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:

1.Testing:

• Receives orders from physicians for pulmonary function tests (PFT) to be performed on patients. Reviews patient medical records, informing physician of any previous difficulty with testing.
• Explains procedures and gives instructions on various breathing maneuvers to patients to allay fears and obtain accurate results from tests.
• Records data and reads graphical data from tests and performs routine mathematical calculations.
• Performs a variety of diagnostic pulmonary function test procedures on patients including:

a.) Routine pulmonary function studies using spirometer, body

box and gas analyzer to measure flow rates.

b.) Drawing arterial blood gas

c.) Measure peak cough flow, FeNO

d.) Methocholine challenge test

e.) Perform impulse oscillometry and infant stress oximetry

f.) More advanced testing such as measurement of carbon

monoxide diffusing capacity, lung volumes and respiratory

muscle pressures.

g.) Monitors patient during six-minute walk test

h.) tcPCO2 monitoring

i.) Assist in other procedures as needed, including

bronchoscopy (see below)

2. Lab Management:

• Maintain Supplies available in PFT lab
• Clean equipment after use-Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Infection Prevention and Control guidelines in use, HEPA filtration unit maintenance
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment: identify and seek resolution for technical problems
• Oxygen e-Cylinder for PFT lab
• Maintain portable suction machine (check daily, stock supplies)
• Maintain a clean work environment

3. Testing Equipment:

• Calibrate and maintain spirometer/laptop
• Troubleshoot as needed for the Respiratory and Immunology Center (RIC) and the satellite offices
• Maintain spirometer supplies by ordering and restocking

4. General Respiratory Care:

• Obtain sputum samples (tracheal aspirate, throat swab, induction)
• Assist in Respiratory Care for VIP clinic
• Assist in Respiratory Care for CF clinic, including yearly evaluation of all patients
• Assist in Respiratory Care for Pediatric Pulmonology clinic
• Assist in Respiratory Care for Asthma allergy clinic
• Maintain medication supply (bronchodilators, mucolytics, hydration, provocholine)
• Assist providers with bronchoscopy procedures (procedure room, OR suite, PICU) by preparing equipment, assist with taking samples, cytological washings and tissue biopsy using bronchoscope and biopsy brush
• Obtain equipment and supplies from various departments/areas, maintain clean storage area, track cleaning and disinfecting of scopes prior to use, maintain bronchoscope travel bag packed with supplies
• Order medium for transporting of biopsies or cytology washing
• Order equipment provider deems necessary for the procedure (scissors, clamps)

5. Educate Patients and Families:

• Act as respiratory therapy liaison for pulmonologists and other medical staff regarding inpatient care/equipment or testing as needed
• Proper use of inhaled medications and multiple devices for delivery
• Proper order of inhaled medications in conjunction with airway clearance
• Airway clearance rational and techniques (Chest PT technique, Autogenic Drainage, PEP/OPEP devices, different Vest therapy systems, etc.)
• High tech equipment (mechanical ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP machines and cough assist machines
• Tracheostomy care
• Pulse Oximetry
• Create cough assist care plans for patients
• Complete annual visits for CF patients, update care plans and provide expert airway clearance and equipment guidance
• Cleaning and disinfection (at home and hospital of devices/equipment) to be taught
• Educate co-workers/nurses in airway clearance, medication delivery and devices
• Perform clinical administrative functions as requested such as manage patient test results, document and scan, assign to interpreting provider, send results to ordering provider as needed in EMR
• Participate in QI and other projects within the department or for special groupsDevelop and present educational tools to staff and patients
• Attend national and/or regional conferences
• Attend staff meetings or administrative meetings as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of High School plus an AMA approved Associate Degree Respiratory Therapy program.
• Certification or Registry required.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Rhode Island.
• Maintain BLS
• Knowledge of test procedures and reactions of patients while undergoing test procedures.
• 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 of related experience preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Works in a patient care environment where both physical and mental effort is required to deal with patients, families, all levels of hospital staff, etc.

Pay Range:

$34.01-$55.55

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-Saturday 8A-6P as scheduled

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment.
• Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices.
• Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices.
• Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc.
• Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories.
• Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers.
• Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices.
• Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering.
• Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex.
• Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate.
• Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed.
• Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer.
• Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose.
• Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer.
• Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc.
• Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck.
• Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary.
• May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons.
• Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools.
• Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather.
• Changes cubicle curtains and draperies.
• Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same.
• Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed.
• Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request.
• Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room.
• Services batteries on all battery operated devices.
• Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc.
• Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence.
• Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms.
• May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions.
• Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure.
• Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers.
• Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers.
• Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks.
• Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures.
• Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting.
• Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions.
• Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass.
• Exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions.

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

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

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment.
• Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices.
• Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices.
• Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc.
• Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories.
• Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers.
• Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices.
• Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering.
• Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex.
• Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate.
• Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed.
• Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer.
• Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose.
• Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer.
• Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc.
• Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck.
• Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary.
• May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons.
• Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools.
• Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather.
• Changes cubicle curtains and draperies.
• Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same.
• Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed.
• Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request.
• Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room.
• Services batteries on all battery operated devices.
• Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc.
• Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence.
• Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms.
• May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions.
• Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure.
• Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers.
• Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers.
• Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks.
• Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures.
• Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting.
• Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions.
• Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass.
• Exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions.

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

1-6p/2-7p/4-9p e/o w/e & hol.

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment.
• Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices.
• Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices.
• Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc.
• Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories.
• Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers.
• Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices.
• Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering.
• Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex.
• Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate.
• Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed.
• Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer.
• Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose.
• Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer.
• Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc.
• Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck.
• Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary.
• May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons.
• Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools.
• Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather.
• Changes cubicle curtains and draperies.
• Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same.
• Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed.
• Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request.
• Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room.
• Services batteries on all battery operated devices.
• Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc.
• Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence.
• Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms.
• May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions.
• Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure.
• Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers.
• Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers.
• Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks.
• Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures.
• Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting.
• Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions.
• Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass.
• Exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions.

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7:00a-3:30p e/o w/e & hol.

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment.
• Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices.
• Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices.
• Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc.
• Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories.
• Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers.
• Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices.
• Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering.
• Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex.
• Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate.
• Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed.
• Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer.
• Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose.
• Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer.
• Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc.
• Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck.
• Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary.
• May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons.
• Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools.
• Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather.
• Changes cubicle curtains and draperies.
• Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same.
• Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed.
• Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request.
• Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room.
• Services batteries on all battery operated devices.
• Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc.
• Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence.
• Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms.
• May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions.
• Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure.
• Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers.
• Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers.
• Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks.
• Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures.
• Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting.
• Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions.
• Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass.
• Exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions.

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

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

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Under supervision and following established procedures, performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties in order to maintain the hospital in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition for patients, personnel, and visitors.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have classroom and on the job training of floor, carpet, upholstery, waste disposal, operating room and chemical handling procedures and learn proper operation and cleaning of E.S.D. equipment.
• Shampoos carpets, upholstery and refinishes floors following E.S.D. procedures, using manual and motorized devices.
• Dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes window glass throughout the hospital complex using ladders or other safety devices.
• Cleans miscellaneous items such as wastebaskets, television sets, fans, rubber mats, etc.
• Washes disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs, showers in hospital lavatories.
• Services and refills all soap and paper dispensers.
• Washes walls either manually or using mechanical devices.
• Prepares all burn and Radiation (I-131) rooms by laying protective covering.
• Cleans dust, washes and disinfects, from top to bottom, all beds, mattresses, sleeping carts through out the hospital complex.
• Picks up and disposes of rubbish and soiled linen from patient floors and deposits down chute, transports to laundry or places in rubbish truck as appropriate.
• Removes rubbish from rubbish chute room, transports heavy rubbish via trash carts for disposal of waste, boxes waste when required, boxes chemo waste, makes chemical pick-up when needed.
• Washes rubbish chute rooms top to bottom with a pressure sprayer.
• Washes rubbish trucks using the truck washer or manually with a water hose.
• Performs minor services to trucks such as replace screws and grease wheels. Operates bailer equipment for bailing boxes and transporting recycle totes to trailer.
• Washes or spot cleans walls and polishes woodwork, all furniture, brass fittings and stainless steel elevator doors, kick plates, etc.
• Removes and transports animal waste and soiled linens to rubbish truck.
• Transports mattresses, office and patient room furniture, including beds, cribs, folding tables, etc. as necessary.
• May assist nursing personnel in moving beds and patient furniture for various reasons.
• Cleans dirt, snow and salt from sidewalks and entrances to all buildings on the hospital complex using manual or powered equipment tools.
• Cleans entrance mats, applies salt to entrances as needed and assists Facilities Management grounds crew during inclement weather.
• Changes cubicle curtains and draperies.
• Removes and washes window blinds and makes repairs to same.
• Cleans, from top to bottom, all construction areas after renovations are completed.
• Required to carry and use a beeper or a two-way radio upon request.
• Assists supply clerks in supply room or equipment room.
• Services batteries on all battery operated devices.
• Makes conference room set-ups for meetings, parties, etc.
• Performs the duties of supply clerks during their absence.
• Takes laundry linen inventory by physically counting pieces of linen and documenting results on appropriate forms.
• May perform Housekeeping Aide I and Laundry Aide II duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or group leader
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has the ability to follow instruction and observe safety precautions.
• Has the ability to prepare solutions according to procedure.
• Has the ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers.
• Has the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English, as well as ability to count numbers.
• Has the ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment that is required to perform E.S.D. tasks.
• Has the ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Environmental Department and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures.
• Has the physical ability to lift, carry or push equipment such as floor buffers, wet vacuums, wall-washing machine, automatic floor-washing machine, carpet cleaning equipment, rubbish carts and linen carts, transport patients, office furniture, climb ladders and shovel show.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and on going classroom training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Continuous walking, standing, carrying, pushing trash carts weighting up to 400 pounds, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and heavy lifting.
• Some exposure to unpleasant odors in the work area, as well as contaminated items and strong cleaning solutions.
• Some hazards from improperly disposed needles and glass.
• Exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• Hazards are minimized with adherence to established safety precautions.

Pay Range: 

$19.75-$20.15

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

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

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Unit Information Secretaries work in the nursing area of hospitals. They are primarily the conduit for information management and processing, to ensure the operations of the unit. Actual interpretation of data collected may vary by type of 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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate unit activity, main point of contact between unit and transport, ancillaries, and physicians.
• Answers all calls by identifying department and name.
• Aware of new orders – transport and ancillary orders, if a test is added etc and communicates to the appropriate nurse.
• Maintains and updates physician pager numbers monthly for nurses, this will be essential during downtime.
• Report any telephone problems to communications and bump up the chain of command to Director/Supervisor.
• Maintain a list of phone numbers of physicians in the area.
• Monitors that all patients have proper arm bands on. Contact registrationdmissions for replacement.
• Maintain stock of lab/x-ray requisitions for downtime.
• Report printer and computer problems to help desk/ put a ticket in and inform Director/Supervisor.
• Provides and tracks data: i.e. page to MD and response, discharge information etc as requested for flow of the department.
• Orders and maintains accurate par levels for inventories.
• Assists in maintaining a safe environment and intervenes appropriately.
• Utilizes the proper procedures and addresses patients’ concerns by notifying the charge nurse, Director/Supervisor.
• Initiates and tracks appropriate facilities, BioMed, housekeeping and IT related problems/replacements/request on work orders.
• Notifies BioMed department of malfunctioning equipment and arranges repair requests, and tracks equipment to ensure it is returned to the department.
• Copies charts and other materials as requested.
• Maintains and tracks compliance with BLS, TB, Fit testing and all minimal job requirements.
• Participates on committees as requested.
• Relays accurate messages to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Participates in quality improvement projects as requested by Director.
• Responds to staffing needs of the healthcare team by cross-training and floating to other units.
• Performs all other duties as required for improved function, and in meeting unit goals.
• Makes staffing calls to fill holes as directed.

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 and 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.
• Monitors paper documentation to ensure dates/time/signatures etc are documented.
• Keeps nursing desk clean and tidy. Ensures appropriate books and manuals, forms etc are in the appropriate place and current.
• Where telemetry exists boxes are inventoried, checked on discharge that box is in slot.
• Organizes work spaces as requested by Director of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
• Demonstrates computer knowledge
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Customer service skills
• High School Education
• Ability to assist lifting and carrying up to 20lbs.
• Ability to sit for an extended period of time.
• BLS

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree preferred
• Previous experience in role preferred

Pay Range: 

$20.01-$29.21

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 hours per week, 7a-330p, EOW, EOH

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

SUMMARY:
Performs, under minimal supervision, routine and specialized testing on patient specimens to obtain information used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

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:

• Obtains and processes specimens for laboratory testing according to department/section policy and procedures, collection of nasal swabs. Verifies accuracy of test specimen before testing.
• Applies the principles of basic and special procedures in regard to anatomy and physiology, specimen collection and specimen processing and handling.
• Has knowledge of fundamental biological characteristics, medical terminology, safety measures and infection control.
• Selects equipment, methods, appropriate Quality Control, and site for blood collection according to established procedures
• Prepares equipment and patient according to established procedures.
• Evaluates patient situation and specimen appropriateness to check for possible source error, inconsistencies, and to take corrective action according to predetermined criteria.
• Consistently practices universal precautions.
• Successful in 95% of the venipunctures
• Responds appropriately to calls. Arrives at the area requesting bloodwork within 10 minutes

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working as a phlebotomist or in a related healthcare role preferred.
• Must possess the interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients and their families as well as nursing and physician staff with kindness and empathy.
• Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required.
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.
• 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.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent related experience
• Completion of phlebotomy course with diploma preferred.

Pay Range: 

$20.01-$29.21

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 at Foxboro Location

Work Shift:

Variable

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

SUMMARY:
Performs, under minimal supervision, routine and specialized testing on patient specimens to obtain information used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

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:

• Obtains and processes specimens for laboratory testing according to department/section policy and procedures, collection of nasal swabs. Verifies accuracy of test specimen before testing.
• Applies the principles of basic and special procedures in regard to anatomy and physiology, specimen collection and specimen processing and handling.
• Has knowledge of fundamental biological characteristics, medical terminology, safety measures and infection control.
• Selects equipment, methods, appropriate Quality Control, and site for blood collection according to established procedures
• Prepares equipment and patient according to established procedures.
• Evaluates patient situation and specimen appropriateness to check for possible source error, inconsistencies, and to take corrective action according to predetermined criteria.
• Consistently practices universal precautions.
• Successful in 95% of the venipunctures
• Responds appropriately to calls. Arrives at the area requesting bloodwork within 10 minutes

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working as a phlebotomist or in a related healthcare role preferred.
• Must possess the interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients and their families as well as nursing and physician staff with kindness and empathy.
• Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required.
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.
• 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.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent related experience
• Completion of phlebotomy course with diploma preferred.

Pay Range: 

$20.01-$29.21

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:

24hr Weekly Days EOW/EOH

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

SUMMARY:

Performs various cleaning functions in assigned work area following established policies and procedures necessary to maintain the hospital in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition. Other related duties as assigned

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

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and sanitizes patient rooms and other areas effectively
• Utilizes the ten step cleaning approach to deliver a clean and safe environment.
• Shower rooms are cleaned, disinfected and aesthetically maintained
• Utility rooms and hampers are cleaned, disinfected and maintained appropriately
• Water is changed after cleaning a maximum of three rooms or when water is visibly soiled
• Maintains the housekeeping cart in a clean, neat order
• Stocks up housekeeping cart for the next shift
• Insures all working equipment is cleaned and polished
• Commodes are properly cleaned and disinfected
• Paper band is placed around commode seat after cleaning to indicate cleanliness and readiness for patient utilization
• IV poles are cleaned and disinfected properly
• Patient chairs and furniture is disinfected and aesthetically cleaned
• Notifies supervisor of damaged furniture, soiled curtains or other areas that need attention
• Exercises protective equipment controls when dealing with bloodborne pathogens
• Wears protective equipment to ensure own safety when handling blood and bloody fluids
• Complies with guidelines in the handling and disposal of infectious waste
• Follows proper procedure on the cleaning and disinfecting of contaminated areas
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to follow oral and written directions

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED preferred. Elementary-level required

Pay Range: 

$19.30-$28.15

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

Location:

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type:

32hrs per week. EOW/EOH days 7-3:30pm

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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:

24hpw, EOH / EOW 7p-730a

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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:

24HPW, 7a-730p, eow, eoh

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

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

Pay Range:

$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:

GHI-Pawtucket-658 Main Street - 658 Main St. Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

Work Type:

As needed

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager (or designee), and within hospital and departmental policies and procedures, the professional registered nurse acts as a patient advocate in the application of the nursing process. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Recognizes and reports deviations from patient or established norms. Identifies deviations from established norms not related to chief patient’s complaints. Reports patient’s responses to treatment(s), and documents nursing interventions.Provides basic comfort and support according to patient needs. Fosters patient(s) and family participation in achieving optimum level of patient’s functioning and performing activities of daily living. Sets priorities in individual patient’s assignments. Seeks guidance and resources, when necessary, in management of patient care.Identifies and assesses emergency situations. Initiates appropriate response and intervention. Plans for potential needs during emergency situations.Defines nursing diagnosis and expected patient’s outcomes. May modify nursing plan of care based on diagnosis and/or outcomes. Documents on appropriate nursing assessment forms.Implements nursing interventions and evaluates based on patient’s outcomes. Modifies plan or care, accordingly, including documentation.The Registered Nurse maintains knowledge of contemporary, professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act. Attends training and retraining, as needed, to maintain current knowledge of hospital and patient’s care practices and procedures.Utilizes established protocols and collaborates with the health team to facilitate therapeutic interventions and attainment of desired patient outcomes.Participates in quality improvement processes and risk management activities. Attends unit-based, or hospital meetings to facilitate patient care management.Functions in a cooperative and productive manner in the work environment.Integrates complete physical assessment with nursing assessment, and records reviews in developing a comprehensive and individualized plan of care.Follows all documentation guidelines per policy and procedure.Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Maintains safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining and advancing clinical and professional competency.Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.Provides functional guidance and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and other licensed personnel, as required.May assume shift charge responsibility on an assigned unit. Responsibility includes maintaining an overview of unit activities and delegating work responsibilities with equitable assignments. Makes bed and patient assignments and assigns primary patients to staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: OTHER INFORMATIONLicensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, associate’s degree in nursing required, Baccalaureate in nursing preferred.Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association)Conformity to the Code of Professional Nurses.Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island.Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process.EXPERIENCE:Registered nurses should develop general proficiency as a staff nurse within three months of employment.For specialty unit, general nursing experience appropriate to the specialty, is preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Prolonged standing and walkingExposure to all patient elementsRepeated bending, squatting, lifting, and stoopingSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None.

Pay Range:

$35.70-$71.40

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

variable

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours:

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Maximize residents’ success, satisfaction and ownership in their living and working environment through effective skills-trainings and relationship building. To maintain a safe, clean and therapeutic environment within the residential program. To provide client driven services that ensures quality and excellence in client care and the facility of client recovery. 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: MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Available to cover shifts as assigned at any residential program, to include leaving one program to travel and work at another.Facilitate ADL skill-building for residential living and for community integration through supervising and teaching clients daily medication routines, budgeting, self-preservation skills, transportation, etc. Provide opportunities for skills practice and collaborative learning.Participate on a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of client treatment plans and progress reviews, engaging clients whenever possible in the planning and evaluation process.Provide, coordinate and monitor treatment services for all assigned clients. Includes but not limited to contact with the client, as prescribed in the treatment plan; provision and coordination of care prescribed in the treatment plan through documented contact and implementation of assigned activities with client, client’s family, other Gateway staff, consultants and treatment plan designated staff from other human service agencies and medically oriented organizations. Monitoring the effectiveness of care provided by the program or through other service providers, by comparing service provided with service outcomes, as specified in the treatment plan.Provide shift coverage which includes but is not limited to carrying out the many functions of household maintenance, especially cleaning and meal preparation, assist in resolution of medical, psychiatric and behavioral crises, conflict resolution and symptom management.Attend supervision and team meetings as required.Maintaining current knowledge and updates of agency policies and procedures.Available to work first and second shift, holidays and weekends.Ensure Gateway office areas, residential programs are safe and secure via checking door and window locks and by knowing the whereabouts of all residence at all times during course of work shift. Schedule treatment plan meetings, facilitate treatment plan meetings, utilize assessment information, diagnostic results, medical record, client and family participation and participation of other human service providers to develop and document assessments and treatment plans/reviews in accordance with agency policy and procedure. Ability to screen for substance abuse and provide assessment with indicated treatment planning, counseling/education and referral.Performs other duties as assigned or needed.Ability to remain in shift until appropriately relieved by another staff member. (This could result in working two consecutive shifts as designated by supervisor.) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or GED required.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Maintain flexibility toward work schedules. Ability to work schedule as posted and assigned, to include weekends and holidays. Ability to perform routine household chores involving some lifting and bending.Ability to communicate with clients and other staff face to face and by telephone.Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification and first aid training and monitor client’s vital signs as required. Maintain a valid chauffeur’s license and capacity to use the program van or personally owned vehicle to transport clients in personally owned vehicle to day-activity program, medical appointments, other appointments and clinical appointments when necessary and to respond to medical emergencies and disaster evacuations.JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY:Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.Ability to complete all clinical and administrative documentation as required. Ability to write correspondence, reports, care plans, etc.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to clients, and other employees of the organization.Ability to access emergency resources to effectively manage crisis situations and ensure safety of clients and colleagues. Ability to maintain currently knowledge of all organization policy and procedures and protocols and guidelines, to ensure compliance. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.Ability to successfully complete all required training and certificationsOral and written communication skills, including speech, grammar, spelling, and legibility are at sufficient level to ensure effective and appropriate communication.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals either manually or by use of a calculator.ETHICS:Uses and accesses information in client’s health information record or about a client only as necessary to actual duties and then only in accordance with access levels assigned to this position by Gateway Healthcare Inc. from time-to-time and in accordance with Gateway Healthcare Inc. policies, rules, and procedures as adopted by Gateway Healthcare Inc. from time-to-time. Comply with agency ethics and codes of conduct in all contacts with clients, co-workers and the communityObserve all agency policies and procedures; complying with all policies and procedures and protocols and guidelines. INTERPERSONAL FACTORS:Must be able to appreciate the sensitive/private nature and legal status of information about individual clients obtained, maintained, or used by Gateway Healthcare Inc. and to not access, use, disclose, or request such information about a client unless necessary to the performance of his/her job. PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job. Other duties with different demands may also be assigned by the employee's supervisor. Gateway complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and analogous state statutes. Therefore, to the extent required by law, Gateway will make reasonable accommodations to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of their positions. Employees and applicants should discuss requests for reasonable accommodations with Human Resources at any time.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, office equipment, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and climb. The employee is occasionally required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the abilities to adjust focus. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay Range:

$18.00-$27.13

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

GHI-Central Falls-132 Hunt Street - 132 Hunt St. Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863

Work Type:

2nd shift, rotating schedule, alternate weekends & holidays required

Work Shift:

Evening

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes

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

Pay Range:

$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:

GHI-Pawtucket-658 Main Street - 658 Main St. Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

Work Type:

variable

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes

SUMMARY:

The Peer Recovery Specialist provides peer support and care coordination services to adults who have behavioral health needs (mental and substance use disorders. They are a member of a multi-disciplinary team designed to provide outreach, engagement and system support. The function of the Peer Recovery Specialist is to serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to clients, sharing their personal experiences to help motivate to seek treatment, prevent relapse, and promote long-term recovery.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with general outpatient and substance use disorder clients as assigned to support adults in their mental health and substance use challenges.

• Provides opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery process.
• Coaches and supports the acquisition and use of skills needed to facilitate individual recovery.
• Assists clients in identifying their personal strengths, abilities, and needs and articulating personal recovery goals and advocating for themselves during treatment.
• Promotes the identification and use of natural resources and support systems within the community, accompanying them to assist is accessing services.
• Facilitates the development of a sense of wellness, self-worth, and personal control over one’s life and recovery journey.
• Acts as a role model to clients in recovery to inspire hope; share life experiences and lessons learned as a person with lived experience.
• Models/mentors recovery process and demonstrate coping skills.
• Assists in the orientation process for persons who are new to receiving mental health and/or co-occurring treatment.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence in trauma informed care, as relevant to the needs of individuals in recovery.
• Supports the individual in seeking to connect/reconnect with family, friends, and significant others and in learning how to improve or eliminate unhealthy relationships.
• Co-facilitates meetings to nurture a peer support culture.
• As requested by client, fosters spiritual connections with faith-based organizations, and/or participation in self-help and mutual support groups.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures for recovery-oriented treatment.
• Participates in supervision, team conferencing, department, and agency meetings.
• Maintains detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in medical record.
• Follows agency policies and standards for client rights and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Individual who is in personal recovery from a mental health and/or substance use condition and has used services related to that recover.
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to complete certification as a peer recovery specialist.
• Maintained at least 2 years of sobriety or absence of drug use.
• Valid driver's license and use of car during normal working hours, or other means of transportation to complete major functions of job.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be self-identified current or former user of mental health or co-occurring services who can relate to others who have not utilized those services.
• Communication with supervisor to identify potential situations/concerns.
• Have demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing.
• Attended trainings on relevant topics such as behavioral health, substance use and chronic health conditions.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY:

• Ability to establish trusting relationships with peers.
• Ability to work independently and also as an integral part of multidisciplinary team.
• Be able to recognize early triggers and signs of relapse.
• Be able to use computer to record services or be willing to learn.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

Pay Range:

$18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

GHI-Pawtucket-105 Bacon Street - 105 Bacon St. Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

Work Type:

9am-5:30pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes

SUMMARY:

Under the clinical supervision of an independently licensed therapist, provide outpatient individual, family, and group therapy to adults with behavioral health disorders, adhering to best practice treatment strategies effective for their diagnostic needs. Treatment is provided in a clinic setting. In addition to mood, and anxiety disorders, adults may have complicated diagnostic profiles that include trauma, eating disorders and complex medical conditions, cognitive disorders, substance use, and serious mental illness.

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:
 

• Establishes positive, trusting rapport with clients.

• Maintains current knowledge of diagnostic and treatment strategies that are effective for specialized populations; uses and seeks out clinical information to improve competency in treating behavioral health problems in assigned population.
• Conducts intake assessments required screenings in accordance with standards of practice with clients coming in through open access, hospital discharges, emergency services, and scheduled appointments.
• Develops Treatment Plans that are client and family centered and that address the clinical needs of the client according to best practices for the diagnostic profile.
• Provides general outpatient services including individual, family, and group therapy using best practice treatment strategies effective for the diagnostic needs of clients and as prescribed in the individual Treatment Plans; is alert and responsive to client issues and behaviors.
• Conducts crisis assessments of clients at risk of harm to self or others, recommending appropriate services and interventions; completes safety plans, involving families.
• Assesses client’s potential need for pharmacological treatment, referring to GOP prescriber and providing ongoing coordinated care.
• Provides psycho-educational services based on modality, frequency, participant and location specifications prescribed in the Treatment Plan. Services will include provision of information regarding behavior disorders, mental illness, substance abuse, community resources, etc.
• Increases knowledge of diagnostic and treatment strategies that are considered evidence-based strategies for adults with serious mental illness.
• Provides care coordination with GOP team members, client’s primary care physician, and other service providers to promote recovery.
• Documents collaboratively with client, if possible, in progress notes and/or treatment plan review documents.
• Completes assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to clinical standards and required timelines.
• Identifies family needs that can be supported through other community-based resources, maintaining familiarity with the eligibility requirements of those resources and methods of referral.
• Identifies indicators of abuse and neglect and responds with appropriate actions.
• Maintains knowledge of psychiatric medications and works with prescribing professionals to assess and address the needs of clients, assisting them in adhering to medication protocols.
• Performs case presentations at clinical treatment meetings as requested, synthesizing client needs, response to treatment, and concerns and integrating team input into clinical work.
• Attends meetings and trainings on time and actively participates in discussions.
• Participates in supervision as scheduled and may provide clinical supervision to others in line with licensure.
• Maintains good work habits, arriving on time, as scheduled.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in social work, marriage/family counseling, rehabilitation counseling, mental health counseling, or a related mental health field.
• Associate-level license, including LCSW, LMHA, and LMFA
• Experience working with adults who have adjustment, mood, and anxiety behavioral health disorders and their families using best practice treatment protocols; at least two years experience providing individual and family therapy.
• Knowledge of treatment strategies for adults with complicated disorders such as trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse and serious mental illness.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexible schedule that enables evening hours
• Knowledge of community resources.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY:

• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with clients, family members, supervisor, other agency staff, community professionals and other members of the community.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from professionals, managers, family and the general public.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training and certifications.
• Oral and written communication skills, including speech, grammar, spelling, and legibility are at sufficient level to ensure effective and appropriate communication.

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:

GHI-Pawtucket-103 Bacon Street - 103 Bacon St. Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

Work Type:

Per Diem, preference for evening availability

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Responsible for handling incoming patient calls, scheduling patient appointments and routing messages appropriately to the office locations. This position plays an important role in providing outstanding customer service to all 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: Addresses inbound calls and communicates with BHMGPC offices about patient matters Answers phone calls in a courteous manner, identifying self and obtaining reason for call Documents all interactions according to standard operating procedures and accurately and appropriately enters information in the electronic medical record (EMR) Schedules patient appointments according to the guidelines for each office location Verifies patient demographic and pharmacy information Follows the protocol for handling each call according to specific criteria approved by Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care Effectively manages multi-line phone system Coordinates communication and information regarding high risk patients with the appropriate office or department Adheres to federal and local confidentiality laws, including HIPAA, ensuring patient privacy Follows Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines for protecting patients’ demographic, clinical and financial information Performs other job-related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Pay Range:

$18.13-$29.90

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

M-F 8am-4:30pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No