SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing his/her patients with care at the current level of quality and efficiency generally recognized by appropriate practice standards and guidelines applicable to facilities such as the Hospital in the physician's area of specialty. Responsible for preparing and completing in a timely fashion all medical and other required patient records.
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:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an approved medical (allopathic or osteopathic), dental or podiatric school.
MD/DO with a valid unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Rhode Island.
Board certified or Board eligible as required.
Federal Narcotics DEA license required as applicable.
Demonstrated clinical competence and physical and mental status sufficient to demonstrate that he/she is able to provide quality care to patients.
Clinical privileges in the physician’s specialty required for hospital owned and operated practice.

Pay Range:

-

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Providence-180 Corliss Street - 180 Corliss Street Providence, Rhode Island 02904

Work Type:

8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

The School-Based Clinical Therapist provides care coordination to students with behavioral health challenges, outpatient individual therapy to a small group of students best served in the school setting, and education on behavioral health topics to school personnel.

Therapist will coordinate with schools to understand the needs of students and families, the schools’ systems and resources for supporting students, and the barriers to behavioral health care that this position can support. When appropriate, the therapist may provide outpatient individual therapy to children and youth directly. The clinician’s primary responsibilities are to assess a student’s needs, support the student and family in getting connected to appropriate services, and follow-up to ensure that services were received. The overall goal of the program is to establish collaborative and responsive relationships between schools, families, and community providers that promote coordination of care.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a resource to the school sites in the CCBHC catchment area by providing mental health consultation, referral, and care coordination to address student behavioral and/or emotional needs.
• Meets with local school representatives to understand their needs and identify ways in which the therapist can best assist in supporting the behavioral health needs of the school community.
• Fosters collaboration amongst School Districts and Community Partners by providing information, referrals, and linkages social service and mental health agencies to address student and family needs
• Provides support and consultation for student threat/risk assessments, including conducting suicide risk assessments, participating on threat assessment teams, developing safety/re-entry plans, and providing referrals and linkages to resources, as needed.
• Demonstrates understanding of child and adolescent development.
• 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.
• Provides outpatient individual, family, and group therapy using best practice treatment strategies effective for diagnostic needs of children and prescribed in individual treatment plan.
• Completes assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to clinical standards and required timelines.
• When requested, participates in the MTSS referral process to assist in coordinating student supports.
• Promotes parent engagement in addressing the social and emotional needs of students.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of and facilitates the development of policies and practices related to suicide prevention and intervention.
• Follows-up with families and schools to ensure that student was connected to appropriate services; assists in establishing care coordination between the school and provider(s).
• Maintains current knowledge of available community resources relevant to population and how to access them as needed.
• Maintains frequent communication and collaborative relationships with client, colleagues, and community providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintains performance standards according to professional competencies and fidelity to the evidence-based treatment models.
• Tracks and assesses data on interventions used in school district to evaluate effectiveness of programs.
• Attends supervision, agency and team meetings as scheduled.
• Maintains detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in medical record.
• Enhances professional expertise through educational activities and trainings.
• Follows agency policies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field eligible for mental health licensure.
• Associate-level mental health license (LCSW, LMHC-A, LMFT-A) with RI Department of Health or ability to obtain by time of hire.
• At least 2-years of clinical experience working with targeted population or in a school or mental health setting preferred.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong verbal communication and social relationship skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• Analytical skills necessary to evaluate clients’ mental health needs and to formulate and implement a treatment plan
• Knowledge of human development and family systems issues. Advocacy and teaching skills.
• Valid driver's license and use of car in order to perform the major functions of the job.
• Automobile liability insurance coverage for vehicle being used in accordance with Center requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team to coordinate care for clients.

Pay Range:

$61,422.40-$101,337.60

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

GHI-Johnston-1443 Hartford Avenue - 1443 Hartford Ave. Johnston, Rhode Island 02919

Work Type:

M-F 8am-4:30pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes

SUMMARY:

ICU

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.

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

May modify nursing plan of care based on diagnosis and/or outcomes. Documents on appropriate nursing assessment forms. Implements nursing interventions and evaluates based on patient’s outcomes. Modifies plan or care, accordingly, including documentation. The Registered Nurse maintains knowledge of contemporary, professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act. Attends training and retraining, as needed, to maintain current knowledge of hospital and patient’s care practices and procedures. Utilizes established protocols and collaborates with the health team to facilitate therapeutic interventions and attainment of desired patient outcomes. Participates in quality improvement processes and risk management activities. Attends unit-based, or hospital meetings to facilitate patient care management. Functions in a cooperative and productive manner in the work environment. Integrates complete physical assessment with nursing assessment, and records reviews in developing a comprehensive and individualized plan of care. Follows all documentation guidelines per policy and procedure.

Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Maintains safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining and advancing clinical and professional competency. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Provides functional guidance and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and other licensed personnel, as required. May assume shift charge responsibility on an assigned unit. Responsibility includes maintaining an overview of unit activities and delegating work responsibilities with equitable assignments. Makes bed and patient assignments and assigns primary patients to staff.

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

EXPERIENCE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range:

$35.70-$71.40

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

3-12 hr night shifts, every other weekend/holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Daily Hours: 

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Our Certified Child Life Specialists embrace a collaborative multidisciplinary approach in meeting the developmental psychosocial and intellectual needs of pediatric patients and their families. We implement therapeutic medical preparation, supervise organize and direct age-appropriate therapeutic play experiences to help alleviate anxiety, and provide a sense of normalcy while providing developmentally appropriate medical teaching to help patients better understand their medical experience.As a member of a multidisciplinary team, assess the developmental, psychosocial, and intellectual needs of pediatric patients to plan, organize, and direct a therapeutic program that will help to reduce stress, anxiety, and fear associated with illness and hospitalization. Create a healing environment while promoting social emotional and intellectual growth and wellbeing.

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:
Assessment: Identify, obtain, and use relevant data (healthcare, family, child) regarding the child and family to develop a comprehensive assessment and initiate a plan of care. Identify developmental factors and their implications regarding the child’s healthcare experience to plan appropriate interventions. Identify psychosocial factors (such as diversity, culture, spirituality, family dynamics and structure, coping styles, and socioeconomic status) and family-identified needs and goals to provide family-centered care. Intervention: Provide psychosocially and developmentally appropriate support that is responsive to the specific needs of children and families. Empower and collaborate with children and families to develop and use advocacy skills.Provide educational opportunities and resources that are responsive to the needs of children and families to promote learning mastery.

Facilitate preparation (psychological and educational) for challenging situations with children and families to minimize fear and anxiety to promote proficiency in their experience. Facilitate the development of coping strategies for children and families (pain management, positioning for comfort, distraction, alternative focus, guided imagery, and child participation) to minimize distress and promote empowerment. Facilitate play (recreational, healthcare, therapeutic) and familiar life experiences to encourage expression, process information, and promote development and normalization.Evaluate and document assessment goals, interventions, outcomes, and significant events to communicate and modify care plans as necessary.Function as a member of the healthcare team and promote professional relationships (child life team, inter-disciplinary teams, community resources) to enhance communication and collaboration, foster family-centered care, and maximize positive outcomes. Educate staff, students, volunteers, and the community to promote greater awareness of the needs of children and families as well as the child life profession. Recognize and document administrative responsibilities (quality improvement, staffing, resource allocation, policies, and program evaluation) to ensure quality services. Engage in continuing education (educational opportunities, relevant medical information, technology, research, &literature) to promote professional development. Orient, train, and supervise students and volunteers assigned to the unit. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Association of Child Life Professionals verified Internship hours (minimum 600 hours).Bachelor’s degree in child life, child development, or closely related field required. Master’s degree preferred.Certified Child Life Specialist by the Association of Child Life Professionals (or completion within one year of hire).

EXPERIENCE:

Completion of Child Life Professional internship with one year experience working with children required. Professional child life experience in health care setting strongly preferred.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within the department’s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Orients, trains and supervises students and volunteers assigned to the unit.

Pay Range:

$23.11-$38.16

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

variable

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the CT Manager, Lead CT Technologists, and the Imaging Coordinator according to established procedures, operates a CT scanner and related equipment in order to produce radiographs of any designated anatomical area. All essential functions performed in the position reflect age specific needs of the geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health mission, vision, and values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform complex procedures in CT in a busy Radiology Department. Assure quality results Train fellow students and staff in imaging procedures and techniques About the Department: Department of five scanners both GE and Siemens Work with state-of-the-art technology including use of GE Revolution Ascend , Ulrich CT Motion Injector Teaching environment with training available for all types of cardiac imaging Team environment with support staff assisting the technologist by transporting patients and performing ancillary duties MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Must hold a RI state Radiology license and CT supplemental license from the DOH. Must be registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiological Technology (ARRT). Must hold a current CPR certification from AHA, BLS for Healthcare Providers. Two years of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology required, plus registration through the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists. EXPERIENCE: Six months' experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a hospital radiology department, plus six months specialized training in the operation of the CT Scanner. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work location is generally in the CT Scan area or satellite areas where there is little discomfort due to noise, dust or temperature. Exposed to radiation, but there is little chance of injury when established safety procedures are followed. Long periods of standing, along with walking, pushing potable equipment and lifting and positioning of patients is required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range:

$39.56-$65.28

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:

16 hr monthly requirement as needed

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the CT Manager, Lead CT Technologists, and the Imaging Coordinator according to established procedures, operates a CT scanner and related equipment in order to produce radiographs of any designated anatomical area. All essential functions performed in the position reflect age specific needs of the geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health mission, vision, and values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform complex procedures in CT in a busy Radiology Department. Assure quality results Train fellow students and staff in imaging procedures and techniques About the Department: Department of five scanners both GE and Siemens Work with state-of-the-art technology including use of GE Revolution Ascend , Ulrich CT Motion Injector Teaching environment with training available for all types of cardiac imaging Team environment with support staff assisting the technologist by transporting patients and performing ancillary duties MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Must hold a RI state Radiology license and CT supplemental license from the DOH. Must be registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiological Technology (ARRT). Must hold a current CPR certification from AHA, BLS for Healthcare Providers. Two years of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology required, plus registration through the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists. EXPERIENCE: Six months' experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a hospital radiology department, plus six months specialized training in the operation of the CT Scanner. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work location is generally in the CT Scan area or satellite areas where there is little discomfort due to noise, dust or temperature. Exposed to radiation, but there is little chance of injury when established safety procedures are followed. Long periods of standing, along with walking, pushing potable equipment and lifting and positioning of patients is required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range:

$39.56-$65.28

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:

16 hour monthly requirement as needed

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Assist physicians in providing high-quality patient care, while exhibiting strong customer service skills to all patients and the overall practice. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out from their appointment and coordinating specialist appointments for patients Collects patient balances, copays, and credit cards at time of service Reviews lists of patients who need appointments and calls to schedule when due Verifies demographics and insurance carrier information for every patient Assists patients with Kiosk sign in Complies with OSHA and DOH standards Schedules, coordinates, and tracks STAT patient referrals and pre-authorizations Adheres to Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines for protecting patients’ demographic, clinical and financial information Provides superior customer service and outstanding patient care Attends meetings/workshops as they relate to current position and office workflows Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Pay Range:

$18.13-$29.90

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

CM-Warwick-Bald Hill Pediatrics -300 Centerville Road - 300 Centerville Road Warwick, Rhode Island 02886

Work Type:

8:30a-5pm mon-Fri Saturday 8:30-12pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Performs, under minimal supervision, clinical tasks such as but not limited to, low complexity testing, specimen processing including reference testing, data input, microbiology planting, supply orders, clerical duties as needed, point of care testing. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works in a team environment to accomplish Laboratory goals

• Possess knowledge of Medical Technology and answers inquiries from physicians and other health care professionals

• May be required to mentor new employees and students

• Prepares specimens for testing this includes separating specimens for reference labs

• Inputs reference results into the EHR.

• Orders supplies for the laboratory and prepares supplies for doctor's offices

• Performs low complexity testing in various departments

• Assists Microbiology departments with planting and send outs

• Assists Histology department with processing and clerical support

• Assists Cytology department with processing and clerical support

• Helps maintain proper inventory in department

• Assists point of care coordinator with Life Scan glucose meters when needed

• Demonstrates proficiency in performing all computer tasks associated with job responsibilities

• Applies step-by-step problem solving and thinking patterns

• Performs other tasks as needed

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.

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:

• High school diploma or GED, or a minimum of one year related experience in a laboratory work setting required.

Pay Range: 

$18.08-$26.34

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:

40hrs per week, M-F 930a - 6p

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director/Unit Chief provides comprehensive clinical services as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This includes the evaluation and treatment of patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric and physical/environmental stressors using a full range of psychiatric therapeutic interventions, including evaluations, and individual, family, and group psychotherapy. This individual also reports to the Clinical Director of Social Work and Counseling regarding professional standards, regulatory and licensing requirements, credentials/privileges, and continuing education. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and mental health evaluations. Participate in treatment planning to set therapeutic goals in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Participate in the execution of the treatment plan goals as they pertain to the therapeutic aspects of the patient/family care. Complete all required documentation in a professional and timely manner, as assigned. Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families/guardians, regarding diagnosis, treatment interventions and recommendations as relevant. Clinical case management as required to coordinate and collaborate in care with both the multidisciplinary team and community supports (schools, therapists, physicians, etc.) for assessment, communication, and aftercare planning.Participates in service-related meetings including but not limited to team meetings, rounds, clinical conferences, community meetings, staff meetings and in-service. May participate in research or other specialized activities as arranged with supervisor. Attends Social Work and Counseling Department staff meetings and meets all related responsibilities. Demonstrates conduct which exemplifies the professional Code of Ethics. Attend supervision as required. May provide supervision of social work/counseling students, as assigned. This entails: · Providing reliable, high-quality supervision of trainees, as assigned and appropriate. · Participating in teaching of trainees, as assigned and appropriate. · Maintaining active faculty status if it is appropriate/required for assigned trainees. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION Masters’ degree in any human services field required, such as social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology from an accredited graduate school. QUALIFICATIONS: Current independent license from State of Rhode Island required (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. AND Significant experience and/or training work with children, adolescents, and families.

Pay Range:

$32.56-$53.71

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

variable as needed

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Social Work Manager, the Social Worker LSW evaluates, diagnoses and treats a wide range of psychosocial problems, applying individual clinical social work skills in order to assist patients and their families in the resolution of personal and environmental problems, attributable to mental or physical illness, which prevents them from achieving their highest level of psychosocial functioning. The Social Worker assigned to the inpatient units will be an active participant in the co management model along with the unit leadership in supporting the patient flow initiative. Adheres to social Work professional standards of practice based on NASW Code of Ethics. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Completes bio-psychosocial evaluations to eliminate barriers to treatment, discharge and enhance the patient’s health status and improve utilization of resources. Provides consultation regarding patient’s background, physosocial functioning and needs to medical and support staff, in order to assist in planning a comprehensive care program for the patient in order to increase treatment compliance and care coordination with the aim at providing excellent patient experience and increased satisfaction in care. Develops treatment plans and initiates clinical intervention, utilizing individual and group treatment modalities, and analyzes course and result of treatment to maximize health status and increase health care decision making. In accordance with departmental standards regarding frequency and content, documents social work activity in patients’ medical records. Participates as a team member in conferences (collaborative care rounds) concerning patients with other care personnel and community agencies to improve care coordination and moving patients safely into their communities and less restrictive settings. Provide education to assist patients and families in understanding, accepting and following medical and social work recommendations designed to restore the patient to optimum functioning within their capacity. Assesses patient and family advocacy needs, and coordinates appropriate advocacy activities within the hospital and in the community with an emphasis on self-determination for the client system with the aim at improving social supports and community resources. Provides field placement supervision and evaluation for BSW and/or MSW degree candidates as part of the Department of Clinical Social Work Student program (must have LICSW, or, at least 5 years of demonstrated experience and knowledge in service area). Completes case related statistics and other reports according to departmental standards. Participates in hospital wide, departmental and community studies, projects, and trainings with the aim at educating the community and hospital staff on the psychosocial issues related to illness and identifying barriers in service delivery systems. As relevant to clinical assignment, remains current on available community resources, and accesses them as needed. Maintains and enhances professional expertise through appropriate educational activities. May attend training for specific areas of clinical responsibility. Participates in quality assurance activities in accordance to department, hospital, and The Joint Commission standards. Adheres to Brown University Health, Hospital, and department policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment of care and be in compliance with all laws, regulations and standards. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of Social Work and a current license from State of RI, Board of Social Work Licensure. Minimum requirement for licensure is Licensed Clinical Social Work level (LCSW). When Social Worker is eligible (two years or 2000 hours of post masters supervised practice) it is mandatory that they obtain Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW.) status. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Between six months and one year of clinical experience preferably in a health or mental health setting with an emphasis on populations to be served in the assigned area. Training and experience necessary to address the specific needs of the patients served in assigned areas of responsibility; this includes issues relating to age and stage of development and the particular special needs and cultural patterns of the patient populations being served. Analytical and therapy skills necessary to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy, and evaluate results. Ability to effectively interact with patients, families, medical staff and outside agencies in providing services. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Works in a normal office environment with exposure to patient care. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Provides functional guidance to Social Work Interns with recommendation to pursue LICSW level of licensure.

Pay Range:

$61,422.40-$101,337.60

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Social Work Manager, the Social Worker LSW evaluates, diagnoses and treats a wide range of psychosocial problems, applying individual clinical social work skills in order to assist patients and their families in the resolution of personal and environmental problems, attributable to mental or physical illness, which prevents them from achieving their highest level of psychosocial functioning. The Social Worker assigned to the inpatient units will be an active participant in the co management model along with the unit leadership in supporting the patient flow initiative. Adheres to social Work professional standards of practice based on NASW Code of Ethics. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Completes bio-psychosocial evaluations to eliminate barriers to treatment, discharge and enhance the patient’s health status and improve utilization of resources. Provides consultation regarding patient’s background, physosocial functioning and needs to medical and support staff, in order to assist in planning a comprehensive care program for the patient in order to increase treatment compliance and care coordination with the aim at providing excellent patient experience and increased satisfaction in care. Develops treatment plans and initiates clinical intervention, utilizing individual and group treatment modalities, and analyzes course and result of treatment to maximize health status and increase health care decision making. In accordance with departmental standards regarding frequency and content, documents social work activity in patients’ medical records. Participates as a team member in conferences (collaborative care rounds) concerning patients with other care personnel and community agencies to improve care coordination and moving patients safely into their communities and less restrictive settings. Provide education to assist patients and families in understanding, accepting and following medical and social work recommendations designed to restore the patient to optimum functioning within their capacity. Assesses patient and family advocacy needs, and coordinates appropriate advocacy activities within the hospital and in the community with an emphasis on self-determination for the client system with the aim at improving social supports and community resources. Provides field placement supervision and evaluation for BSW and/or MSW degree candidates as part of the Department of Clinical Social Work Student program (must have LICSW, or, at least 5 years of demonstrated experience and knowledge in service area). Completes case related statistics and other reports according to departmental standards. Participates in hospital wide, departmental and community studies, projects, and trainings with the aim at educating the community and hospital staff on the psychosocial issues related to illness and identifying barriers in service delivery systems. As relevant to clinical assignment, remains current on available community resources, and accesses them as needed. Maintains and enhances professional expertise through appropriate educational activities. May attend training for specific areas of clinical responsibility. Participates in quality assurance activities in accordance to department, hospital, and The Joint Commission standards. Adheres to Brown University Health, Hospital, and department policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment of care and be in compliance with all laws, regulations and standards. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of Social Work and a current license from State of RI, Board of Social Work Licensure. Minimum requirement for licensure is Licensed Clinical Social Work level (LCSW). When Social Worker is eligible (two years or 2000 hours of post masters supervised practice) it is mandatory that they obtain Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW.) status. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Between six months and one year of clinical experience preferably in a health or mental health setting with an emphasis on populations to be served in the assigned area. Training and experience necessary to address the specific needs of the patients served in assigned areas of responsibility; this includes issues relating to age and stage of development and the particular special needs and cultural patterns of the patient populations being served. Analytical and therapy skills necessary to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy, and evaluate results. Ability to effectively interact with patients, families, medical staff and outside agencies in providing services. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Works in a normal office environment with exposure to patient care. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Provides functional guidance to Social Work Interns with recommendation to pursue LICSW level of licensure.

Pay Range:

$61,422.40-$101,337.60

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

8:00a-4:30p

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing his/her patients with care at the current level of quality and efficiency generally recognized by appropriate practice standards and guidelines applicable to facilities such as the Hospital in the physician's area of specialty. Responsible for preparing and completing in a timely fashion all medical and other required patient records.
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:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an approved medical (allopathic or osteopathic), dental or podiatric school.
MD/DO with a valid unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Rhode Island.
Board certified or Board eligible as required.
Federal Narcotics DEA license required as applicable.
Demonstrated clinical competence and physical and mental status sufficient to demonstrate that he/she is able to provide quality care to patients.
Clinical privileges in the physician’s specialty required for hospital owned and operated practice.

Pay Range:

-

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

This position is to function as a member of the administration team and complete assigned daily front end tasks to ensure smooth day to day operations in the BHMG physician practice. The Patient Service Specialist must maintain a professional, positive manner when talking with patients in-person, over the phone, or via email. This position requires coverage flexibility with shifts and location.

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:

Answers calls and routes telephone calls appropriately; takes messages, follows through with each message, ensuring that the appropriate physician/staff member receives the information. Provides routine information to callers and gives only authorized medical advice from a provider.
Provides a high level of customer service to all new and existing patients of the practice.
Creates patient cases and documents telephone calls and messages into EPIC.
Schedules patient appointments and appropriate testing for patients as requested.
Registers patients in EMR and verifies information including demographics and obtains accurate health insurance information. Conduct eligibility checks to ensure insurance is reflected accurately.
Collects required insurance co-pays from patients including any prior balances.
Follows scheduling notes and direct schedules patient visits in other BHMG practices as advised.
Performs pre-visit planning daily for all upcoming scheduled appointments to include running insurance eligibility.
Responsible to obtain prior authorizations and/or insurance referrals as per practice need.
Performs outreach to select patient groups as directed for patient care and quality measurement/guidelines. Schedules specialty appointments/testing as required.
Performs work in EMR buckets as directed and per practice need.
Responsible to inform manager of administrative supply needs or assists with ordering.
Follows up with providers on missing slips and creates claims in EPIC.
Responsible to work assigned revenue cycle buckets as directed.
Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
Adheres to SMG policies.
Always uses discretion to ensure patient confidentiality.
Performs other duties as requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One to three years as a medical assistant preferred.

Strong customer service excellence expected.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
Experience with EMR strongly preferred. (Athena a plus)
Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Education from approved medical assistant program or equivalent preferred.

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:

91 Washington Street - 91 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type:

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

Summary:
The Director of Quality and Safety reports to the Brown University Health Vice President of Quality & Safety. Under general supervision and within Brown University Health established policies and procedures, develops, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the comprehensive care transformation activities leading to core measure performance, physician peer review and professional practice evaluation processes as well as addressing and investigating patient safety events and working to implement corrective actions as necessary to enhance, the culture of safety. The director will have administrative oversight for the development and implementation of the hospital’s quality, patient safety, patient experience, and performance improvement programs. The Director will lead hospital and Brown University Health leadership in building outstanding educational and improvement initiatives drawing on best practices and rapid-cycle improvement techniques, monitoring and interpreting performance metrics, and supporting patient safety, compliance and accreditation efforts. The Director will also foster and oversee the development of best-in-class customer service and patient experience initiatives and have oversight for the RIH Patient & Guest Services office. The Director of Quality & Safety will coordinate and align all core quality functions with the BUHCS strategy for quality and operational excellence and support the quality committee structure at the hospital. Provides strategic leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality metrics for RIH and their associated processes to achieve optimal outcomes, compliance with evidenced-based care, and identifies need for improvement when necessary.

Responsibilities:

The director leads a highly skilled team of quality and patient experience specialists focused on meeting customer needs and exceeding their expectations.

Oversees and reviews selected quality issues and provides guidance for staff to lead investigations of critical events. Assists with clinical root cause/FMEA team projects using methodologies and tools utilized at Brown University Health and facilitates development of corrective action plans when indicated; and oversight and monitoring as appropriate. Provides feedback reports to staff members and leadership. Assists and supports the development of reports submitted to regulatory and accrediting agencies including the Department of Health, the Joint Commission, others. Interfaces within the Care Transformation, Quality and Safety department as needed, and with other quality initiatives and committees as requested and necessary across Brown University Health. Directs the effective utilization of resources (e.g., people, financial, material, equipment) to meet established goals and objectives. Establishes departmental priorities to ensure activities support established organizational priorities and strategies.

Oversees and reviews selected quality and service issues and provides guidance for staff to initiate improvement efforts for optimized performance. Provides feedback reports to staff members and leadership. Assists and supports the development of reports submitted to regulatory and accrediting agencies including the Department of Health, the Joint Commission, and others. Interfaces within the Brown University Health Care Transformation, Quality and Safety department as needed, and with other quality initiatives and committees as requested and necessary across Brown University Health. Directs the effective utilization of resources (e.g., people, financial, material, equipment) to meet established goals and objectives. Establishes departmental priorities to ensure activities support established organizational priorities and strategies.

Provides oversight for document peer review activity in required tracking systems. Facilitates Medical Staff and system departmental performance improvement activities as needed. Participates in Medical Staff department meetings and serves as resource for the dissemination of information related to internal and external peer review requirements.

Serves as a liaison to Brown University Health Medical staff departments for coordination of quality improvement actions involving patient care processes and physician processes. Promotes meaningful communication and performance improvement information among and between Brown University Health and the Medical Staff.

Provides leadership to site and/or system-wide improvement teams using various performance improvement methodologies. Manages clinical and patient safety data needs and leads team(s) toward implementing successful improvement strategies.

Monitors overall performance metrics for diagnostic populations as assigned, and for communicating with internal and external customers related to monitoring clinical patient safety and operational performance metrics as requested. Responsible for achieving improved performance in all areas of core measure and reported/monitored metrics.

Works with hospital leaders to develop, measure, analyze, and implement process improvement initiatives, utilizing quality strategies scaled for efficiency and purpose. Collaborates with key stakeholders to identify data-driven solutions for improvement.

Supports a culture of employee engagement to improve patient outcomes and deliver excellent care. Develops customer service training for onboarding and on-going training, as well as just-in-time curriculum content for new initiatives.

Establishes a robust patient experience program incorporating patient-centric programs founded in “best-practice” models. Listening to the health consumer and creating innovative solutions for the diverse patient population leveraging the services of Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital.

Assists the Vice President of Quality and Safety in planning activities to ensure dissemination of information for hospital-wide and system-wide improvement efforts. Directs the flow of relevant information to appropriate hospital and Brown University Health representatives and committees.

Facilitates assessment and resolution of family/visitor issues. Establishes themselves as an expert resource for leaders, staff and providers on patient relationship development.

Serves as a liaison to the Brown University Health system quality improvement team and to the Rhode Island Hospital Medical staff departments for coordination of quality improvement actions involving patient care processes and physician processes. Promotes meaningful communication and performance improvement information among and between Brown University Health and the Medical Staff.

Facilitates and coaches staff leading teams working to improve performance. Coordinates and supports the implementation of improvement tactics in alignment with organizational priorities. Identifies and presents best practices and other tactics needed to improve performance. Presents, educates frontline staff and other key stake holders on tactics and execution. Monitors and makes suggestions to improve best practices and their integration into existing systems.

Consistently applies and serves as a role model for the Brown University Health shared “CARE” values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Provides support and leadership for Brown University Health’s Quality Priorities service and treatment settings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

QUALIFICATIONS-EDUCATION:

A bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare related discipline is required. Master’s degree in related healthcare field required. Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent experience leading performance improvement projects preferred. CPHQ, CPPS, or other quality certifications preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS-EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five (5) years of related experience is a must, particularly in quality measurement and reporting systems, oversight over physician peer review programs, and process evaluation and improvement. Extensive knowledge of performance improvement systems and/or process improvement methods and standards. Effective project management skills are required. Must have experience with electronic health record applications and modules, Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), other computer applications, database development, and outcomes management. Proficiency Windows-based PC environments and statistical software packages used for analysis and graphing.

Strong group facilitation and project management skills required. Ability to collaborate and lead various project teams. Solid written/verbal presentation, critical thinking and analytical skills required.

SUPERVISION:

Supervisory responsibilities for up to fifty professional and support staff. Includes selection, direction and evaluation of work.

Pay Range:

$134,035.20-$221,187.20

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

Day shift, flexible schedule. RIH

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

This employee will work alongside the Laboratory Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the laboratory. This employee may also assume responsibility for oversight of the laboratory in absence of the Laboratory Manager.

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, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:

Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes

By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assuring compliance by department personnel with professional and departmental standards, policies and procedures, and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.

· Establishing and maintaining a quality assurance program that will establish laboratory goals and ensure that these goals are met.

· Evaluates performance and recommend personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, disciplinary action.

· Performs the necessary comparative analysis of proficiency testing and resolves all proficiency testing result problems.

· Establishes service priorities, work routine and flow patterns and monitor workflow to assure prompt and efficient delivery of services.

· Creates and maintains an employee work schedule including sick calls, vacation assignments and reorganizing assignments as needed.

· Reviews and updates existing department policy and procedure manuals as needed in preparation for sign off.

· Responsible for staff review, education and sign-off of new and revised policies and procedures.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, ASCP certification, or equivalent.

Minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience and 5 years of supervisory laboratory experience preferred.

· Excellent interpersonal communications skill set necessary to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including staff, physicians, administrators and management.

Excellent time management skill and the analytical ability to solve system related issues.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervises all employees within the specific laboratory cost centers.

Pay Range:

$82,284.80-$135,782.40

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:

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Work Type:

40hr Weekly Days

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Provides Patient Meal Service and cleans all area supporting Meal Service Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. 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: Accurately Assemble, Distribute and Collect Patient Trays Collects patient trays at the appropriate time and in an efficient manner Cleans all wares used for this purpose Cleans all equipment used for this pursues Cleans dish machine, dish room and equipment appropriately Responds to Patient request in a timely manner Passes patient trays in a correct and courteous manner Handles food in a safe manner (i.e. maintains temps, uses barriers, observes HACCP plan) Strips trays per procedure and in a timely manner All other tasks as assigned 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 insure 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: Able to understand and follow instructions Read English Work on feet for long periods of time Able to be courteous with all customer groups Previous food service experience 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.

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:

20 hours per week. Variable

Work Shift:

Variable

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East

SUMMARY:
Vanderbilt Rehab

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recognizes and reports deviations from patient or established norms. Identifies deviations from established norms not related to chief patient’s complaints. Reports patient’s responses to treatment(s), and documents nursing interventions. Provides basic comfort and support according to patient needs. Fosters patient(s) and family participation in achieving optimum level of patient’s functioning and performing activities of daily living. Sets priorities in individual patient’s assignments. Seeks guidance and resources, when necessary, in management of patient care. Identifies and assesses emergency situations. Initiates appropriate response and intervention. Plans for potential needs during emergency situations.

Defines nursing diagnosis and expected patient’s outcomes. May modify nursing plan of care based on diagnosis and/or outcomes. Documents on appropriate nursing assessment forms. Implements nursing interventions and evaluates based on patient’s outcomes. Modifies plan or care, accordingly, including documentation. The Registered Nurse maintains knowledge of contemporary, professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act. Attends training and retraining, as needed, to maintain current knowledge of hospital and patient’s care practices and procedures. Utilizes established protocols and collaborates with the health team to facilitate therapeutic interventions and attainment of desired patient outcomes. Participates in quality improvement processes and risk management activities. Attends unit-based, or hospital meetings to facilitate patient care management. Functions in a cooperative and productive manner in the work environment. Integrates complete physical assessment with nursing assessment, and records reviews in developing a comprehensive and individualized plan of care.

Follows all documentation guidelines per policy and procedure. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Maintains safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining and advancing clinical and professional competency. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Provides functional guidance and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and other licensed personnel, as required. May assume shift charge responsibility on an assigned unit. Responsibility includes maintaining an overview of unit activities and delegating work responsibilities with equitable assignments. Makes bed and patient assignments and assigns primary patients to staff.

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

EXPERIENCE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range:

$35.70-$71.40

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

36 hours weekly, 7pm-7:30am, every other weekend, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Daily Hours: 

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Vanderbilt Rehab

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

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

May modify nursing plan of care based on diagnosis and/or outcomes. Documents on appropriate nursing assessment forms. Implements nursing interventions and evaluates based on patient’s outcomes. Modifies plan or care, accordingly, including documentation. The Registered Nurse maintains knowledge of contemporary, professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act. Attends training and retraining, as needed, to maintain current knowledge of hospital and patient’s care practices and procedures. Utilizes established protocols and collaborates with the health team to facilitate therapeutic interventions and attainment of desired patient outcomes. Participates in quality improvement processes and risk management activities. Attends unit-based, or hospital meetings to facilitate patient care management.

Functions in a cooperative and productive manner in the work environment. Integrates complete physical assessment with nursing assessment, and records reviews in developing a comprehensive and individualized plan of care. Follows all documentation guidelines per policy and procedure. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Maintains safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining and advancing clinical and professional competency. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Provides functional guidance and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and other licensed personnel, as required. May assume shift charge responsibility on an assigned unit. Responsibility includes maintaining an overview of unit activities and delegating work responsibilities with equitable assignments. Makes bed and patient assignments and assigns primary patients to staff.

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

EXPERIENCE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range:

$35.70-$71.40

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

36 hours weekly, 7pm-7:30am, every other weekend, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Daily Hours: 

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY:

Vanderbilt Rehab

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

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

May modify nursing plan of care based on diagnosis and/or outcomes. Documents on appropriate nursing assessment forms. Implements nursing interventions and evaluates based on patient’s outcomes. Modifies plan or care, accordingly, including documentation. The Registered Nurse maintains knowledge of contemporary, professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act. Attends training and retraining, as needed, to maintain current knowledge of hospital and patient’s care practices and procedures.Utilizes established protocols and collaborates with the health team to facilitate therapeutic interventions and attainment of desired patient outcomes.Participates in quality improvement processes and risk management activities. Attends unit-based, or hospital meetings to facilitate patient care management. Functions in a cooperative and productive manner in the work environment. Integrates complete physical assessment with nursing assessment, and records reviews in developing a comprehensive and individualized plan of care.

Follows all documentation guidelines per policy and procedure. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Maintains safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining and advancing clinical and professional competency. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Provides functional guidance and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and other licensed personnel, as required. May assume shift charge responsibility on an assigned unit. Responsibility includes maintaining an overview of unit activities and delegating work responsibilities with equitable assignments. Makes bed and patient assignments and assigns primary patients to staff.

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

EXPERIENCE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range:

$35.70-$71.40

EEO Statement:

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

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

36 hours weekly, 7pm-7:30am, every other weekend, every other holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Daily Hours: 

12 hours

Driving Required:

No

SUMMARY: Under general supervision of Manager Medical Imaging, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, performs a variety of functions to assist in the daily operation of the Diagnostic Imaging division such as transportation of patients requiring radiographic procedures, preparing patient and room for examinations, preparing exposed radiographic images, assisting in maintaining inventory of supplies and cleanliness of work area, pick-up and delivery of supplies for department, assisting the radiographer in portable radiographic procedures, performing related duties such as completing forms, logging in data into computer terminal. All essential functions performed reflect the age-specific needs of the adult and geriatric patient and adapt their care to physical, psychosocial and cultural needs. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Consistently meets the following job accountabilities: critical thinking, interpersonal skills, team membership, customer focus, initiative and reliability. Assists radiographer with portable radiographic procedures. Assists with patients, as needed. Prepares patient for radiographic procedure. Lifts and positions patient for radiographic procedure. Follows procedures to ensure correct patient identification. Provides various messenger and radiology patient/equipment transport services, as needed. Secures appropriate transport equipment such as stretcher or wheelchair and necessary additional equipment such as IV pole, oxygen tank, linen or blanket. Cleans and prepares stretcher before and after use. Prepares room for radiographic procedure. Fosters patient and family centered care and laboratory services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital’s mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Performs all essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of the geriatric, adult, and adolescent patient. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Equivalent to high school diploma. Ability to interact effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff of all levels. Ability to read and write English and to perform basic arithmetic computations to verify shipments, complete charge information on Radiology requisitions, and perform stock reconciliation. Interpersonal and language skills to exchange information with other hospital personnel, patients, visitors and vendors. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three months’ experience, preferably in a patient-care setting. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical and office equipment; has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.

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:

rotating weeknds day shodt 7am-3:30pm

Work Shift:

Evening

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7a-7:30p e/o w/e e/o holliday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY

Coordinates the flow of patient activity and information on the unit/clinic, based on currently approved policies and procedures recognized by the Hospital. Functions as a member of the Health Care Team under the direction of the Clinical Manager or designee to perform a variety of clerical duties. The Unit Secretary is responsible for good interpersonal and clerical skills, which promote quality patient care.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibits appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.

• Works as a member of the team to identify cost-saving measures in unit/clinic operations and patient care delivery, solve work process problems, and create new work methods.

• Organizes and prioritizes workload based on patient and unit/clinic needs.

• Assembles charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines.

• Files reports in charts accurately and maintains medical records.

• Answers phones and intercoms using proper phone and intercom etiquette and notifies appropriate staff.

• Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately to enter orders, verify orders, retrieve data, and generate reports.

• Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.

• Accurately uses all computer systems, including Patient Links, Nurse Links, Bed Board, MAK MAR, Carevue, and/or any new systems necessary to carry out the Unit Secretary role.

• Enters verbal orders from physicians in the computer system within the limits of the Unit Secretary role, including:

  • Dietary orders

  • Lab orders

  • Radiology orders (restricted to diagnostic x-rays only)

  • Admit status orders

  • Transfer orders

  • Change of doctor and hospital service orders

• Enters verbal orders from nursing restricted to those orders based on a protocol or covered by a previously entered physician’s order.

• Transcribes doctors’ handwritten orders.

• Faxes orders to pharmacy for medication entry and enters all other orders into appropriate departments.

• Transcribes handwritten chemotherapy orders according to hospital protocol.

• Arranges for necessary equipment delivery as needed.

• Follows up on diagnostic tests ordered and documents booking in the computer under “Date/Time Scheduled Tests,” including any required preparations, holds trays, or makes patients NPO accordingly.

• Orders stationery and office supplies as appropriate.

• Maintains and stocks the A–Z file.

• Faxes completed “Authorization for Use of Protected Health Information” forms to other healthcare providers, receives faxed information, and files it in the patient’s record.

• Faxes other forms as needed.

• Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the “Patient Services” website.

• Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency checks and mandatory/safety education.

• Reports unsafe situations to the Professional Nurse or Clinical Manager.

• Promotes safety on the unit.

• Adheres to established RIH/unit standards, policies, and procedures, including:

  • Absenteeism

  • Tardiness

  • Badging

  • Mandatory education

  • Fire safety

  • General safety

  • Infection control and credentialing

  • HIPAA

  • Confidentiality guidelines

• Pages physicians and others via the hospital paging system, computer alpha paging, and the hospital emergency operator to page codes.

• Arranges follow-up appointments and documents them on the patient’s Continuity of Care form.

• Coordinates Continuity of Care form copies accordingly.

• Faxes forms to Home Care Services when indicated.

• Files copies in the medical record.

• Prints copies from “Life Links” if necessary.

• Obtains copies of medical records as indicated.

• Performs all aspects of the Unit Secretary role accurately, including but not limited to:

  • Patient type codes

  • Discharge disposition codes

  • Observation and inpatient status

  • Patient services charges

  • Calling consults when indicated

  • Updating dietary rounds reports

• Understands and is able to perform appropriate Information Systems (I.S.) downtime procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

• High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

• Effective interpersonal communication skills.

• Able to multi-task in order to perform a variety of complex clerical duties.

• Basic computer skills required.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

• Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English.

• 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

• Preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exposed to a normal patient care environment with frequent standing, walking, and sitting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None.

Pay Range: 

$21.09-$22.04

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

1500-2330, every other holiday, every other weekend

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

Reports to clinical manager and under the general direction and supervision of the professional staff, assists in providing care to Emergency Department patients and their families from arrival to departure. Performs a variety of clerical and patient care assistive duties as a member of the Health care team. Brown University Health employee 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 and collaborate.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health is actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.

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 these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

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

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

Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care:

• Assigned to any area within the emergency department.

• Collaborates with the registered nurse to set priorities and organize work.
• Communicates all pertinent observations to the responsible registered nurse.
• Administers direct physical care and assists with other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Performs selected procedures and treatments according to standards and protocols.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge of patients.
• Collects tests, records and reports selected specimen data. Reports findings to registered nurse.
• Sets up cardiac monitoring devices according to procedure. Assists with cardiac monitoring, runs 12 lead electrocardiogram (EKG). Reports findings to registered nurse.
• Utilizes side rails, restraints and assistive devices when available and necessary.
• Records selected procedures for which she/he is responsible.
• Maintains patient and family confidentially according to established hospital standards.
• Serves as an active patient/family advocate.
• Supports and reinforces teaching done by the registered nurse.
• Performs other duties within scope of care as assigned.

Responsible for emergency and safety conduct:

• Identifies cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates CPR.
• Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs and other infection control measures.
• Reviews fire, disaster and infection control in manual.
• Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.
• Reports unsafe situations to the registered nurse or to the clinical manager.
• Lifts correctly to avoid harm to self. Utilizes assistive devices when available.
• Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.
• Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to appropriate person.
• Adheres to fall precaution protocol.
• Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned.

Responsible for completion of clerical skills needed for efficient patient flow.

• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs. Files reports in charts accurately and maintains medical record.
• Answers phones and intercom, using phone and intercom etiquette, and notifies appropriate staff.
• Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately to execute orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.
• Accurately uses all existing computer systems and/or any new systems necessary to carry out job duties.
• Faxes completed authorization for use of protected health information form to other health care providers, receives faxed information and files in the patient's records. Faxes forms as needed.
• Manages multiple tasks and changes rapidly one task to another when necessary.
• Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the Net learning web site.
• Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.
• Utilizes computer skills to meet department needs.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the clinical manager.
• Adheres to established RIH/Unit standards, policies and procedures (absenteeism, tardiness, badging, mandatory education, fire, safety, infection control and credentialing, HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines).
• Pages physicians and others via the hospital page system, computer alpha paging, and the hospital emergency operator to page codes.
• Performs all aspects of the Secretary role accurately, including but not restricted to, patient types of codes, discharge dispositions codes, observation and inpatient status, patient services charges, calls consults when indicated, updates dietary rounds reports.
• Understands ands is able to perform appropriate IS downtime procedures.
• Effectively prepares rooms, and patients for physicians and nurses. Provides precise technical skills in performing the following tasks: EKG’s, pulse oximetry, phlebotomy, minor non-sterile dressings, finger sticks, etc.
• Provides assistance to physicians and nurses on the following procedures: set up for suture placement/removal, large or complicated dressing changes, line placement, endoscopic procedures, bone marrow, lumbar puncture, biopsies, NG tube insertions, etc.
• Assists in position/holding patients for invasive procedures such as lumbar puncture and bone marrow.
• Complete vital signs per hospital policy or as ordered by physician/RN request
• Document patient’s reported pain using appropriate pain scale
• Refers to registered nurse or physician all patients with medical issues and handles/refers non-medical needs.
• Works effectively during downtimes to keep work flowing.
• Collects, labels and documents patient belongings and secures belongings appropriately.
• Utilizes sound judgement to recognize level of urgency and responds appropriately.
• Handles potentially critical situations with speed and sensitivity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.
• Current Rhode Island registrations as a certified Nursing Assistant or Graduate of a Medical assistant training program (9 months or longer; curriculum most includes sterile conscience sepsis).
• Certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Brown University Health, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each strep of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to multi-task in order to perform a variety of complex duties.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Read, write legibly and speak English.
• Basic knowledge of the hospital’s patient care delivery orientation program.

WORKING ENVIORNMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposed to patient care environment with frequent standing, walking and sitting.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

• Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required.

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7am-730pm every other weekend/Holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:
Reports to the Clinical Manager and under the general direction and supervision of the professional staff, assists in providing care to Emergency Department patients and their families from arrival to departure. Performs a variety of clerical and patient care assistive duties as a member of the Health Care 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care:

• Assignment limited to the urgent, psychiatric and observation Pods within the Emergency Department.

• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to set priorities and organize work.

• Communicates all pertinent observations to the responsible Registered Nurse.

• Administers direct physical care and assists with other activities of daily living (ADLs).

• Observes IV rate of flow and extremities for signs of infiltration and/or phlebitis.

• Performs selected procedures and treatments according to standards and protocols.

• Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges of patients.

• Collects tests, records and reports selected specimen data. Reports findings to Registered Nurse.

• Assists with oxygen therapy as directed by the Registered Nurse. Changes E cylinders, attaches regulators and adjusts breathing apparatus. Monitors rate of flow. Reports findings to Registered Nurse.

• Sets up cardiac monitoring devices according to procedure. Assists with cardiac monitoring, runs 12 lead electrocardiogram (EKG). Reports findings to Registered Nurse.

• Utilizes side rails, restraints and assistive devices when available and necessary.

• Records selected treatments and procedures for which she/he is responsible.

• Maintains patient and family confidentiality according to established hospital standards.

• Serves as an active patient/family advocate.

• Supports and reinforces teaching done by the Registered Nurse.

• Performs other duties within scope of care as assigned.

• Responsible for emergency and safety conduct:

• Identifies cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates CPR.

• Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs and other infection control measures.

• Reviews fire, disaster and infection control in manual.

• Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.

• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.

• Lifts correctly to avoid harm to self. Utilizes assistive devices when available.

• Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.

• Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the appropriate person.

• Utilizes side rails and restraints in accordance with nursing procedure and policy of Rhode Island Hospital.

• Adheres to fall precaution protocol.

• Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned.

• Responsible for completion of clerical skills needed for efficient patient flow:

• Exhibits appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.

• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs.

• Copies charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines. Files reports in charts accurately and maintains medical record. Faxes chart documents for admitted patients to appropriate unit.

• Answers phones and intercom, using phone and intercom etiquette, and notifies appropriate staff.

• Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately, to execute orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.

• Accurately uses all existing computer systems (Invision, LifeLinks, MedHost, Bed Board, MAK MAR, Hospital Capacity System (HCS) and/or any new systems necessary to carry out job duties.

• Arranges for necessary equipment delivery as needed.

• Follows up on diagnostic tests ordered and documents booking in the computer under Date/Time Scheduled Tests including any required preparations and holds trays or makes NPO accordingly.

• Orders stationary and office supplies as appropriate. Maintains and stocks the A-Z file.

• Faxes completed Authorization for Use of Protected Health Information form to other health care providers; receives faxed information and files in the patient's record. Faxes other forms as needed.

• Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the Net Learning website. Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.

• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.

• Promotes safety on the unit.

• Adheres to established RIH/Unit standards, policies and procedures (absenteeism, tardiness, badging, mandatory education, fire, safety, infection control and credentialing, HIPAA, and confidentiality guidelines).

• Pages physicians and others via the hospital page system, computer alpha paging, and the hospital emergency operator to page codes.

• Coordinate Continuity of Care form copies accordingly. Fax to Home Care Services when indicated. Files copies in medical record. Prints copies from Life Links if necessary.

• Obtains copies of medical records as indicated.

• Performs all aspects of the Secretaryide role accurately, including but not restricted to, patient types codes, discharge disposition codes, observation and inpatient status, patient services charges, calls consults when indicated, updates dietary rounds reports.

• Understands and is able to perform appropriate I.S. downtime procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.

• Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.

• Current Rhode Island registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

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

EXPERIENCE:

• Effective interpersonal communications skills.

• Able to multi-task in order to perform a variety of complex duties.

• Basic computer skills required.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

• Read, write legibly and speak English.

• Basic knowledge of the hospital's patient care delivery orientation program.

• WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposed to patient care environment with frequent standing, walking and sitting.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

• Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

1900-0730; every other weekend/holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:
Reports to the Clinical Manager and under the general direction and supervision of the professional staff, assists in providing care to Emergency Department patients and their families from arrival to departure. Performs a variety of clerical and patient care assistive duties as a member of the Health Care 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care:

• Assignment limited to the urgent, psychiatric and observation Pods within the Emergency Department.

• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to set priorities and organize work.

• Communicates all pertinent observations to the responsible Registered Nurse.

• Administers direct physical care and assists with other activities of daily living (ADLs).

• Observes IV rate of flow and extremities for signs of infiltration and/or phlebitis.

• Performs selected procedures and treatments according to standards and protocols.

• Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges of patients.

• Collects tests, records and reports selected specimen data. Reports findings to Registered Nurse.

• Assists with oxygen therapy as directed by the Registered Nurse. Changes E cylinders, attaches regulators and adjusts breathing apparatus. Monitors rate of flow. Reports findings to Registered Nurse.

• Sets up cardiac monitoring devices according to procedure. Assists with cardiac monitoring, runs 12 lead electrocardiogram (EKG). Reports findings to Registered Nurse.

• Utilizes side rails, restraints and assistive devices when available and necessary.

• Records selected treatments and procedures for which she/he is responsible.

• Maintains patient and family confidentiality according to established hospital standards.

• Serves as an active patient/family advocate.

• Supports and reinforces teaching done by the Registered Nurse.

• Performs other duties within scope of care as assigned.

• Responsible for emergency and safety conduct:

• Identifies cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates CPR.

• Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs and other infection control measures.

• Reviews fire, disaster and infection control in manual.

• Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.

• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.

• Lifts correctly to avoid harm to self. Utilizes assistive devices when available.

• Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.

• Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the appropriate person.

• Utilizes side rails and restraints in accordance with nursing procedure and policy of Rhode Island Hospital.

• Adheres to fall precaution protocol.

• Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned.

• Responsible for completion of clerical skills needed for efficient patient flow:

• Exhibits appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.

• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs.

• Copies charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines. Files reports in charts accurately and maintains medical record. Faxes chart documents for admitted patients to appropriate unit.

• Answers phones and intercom, using phone and intercom etiquette, and notifies appropriate staff.

• Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately, to execute orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.

• Accurately uses all existing computer systems (Invision, LifeLinks, MedHost, Bed Board, MAK MAR, Hospital Capacity System (HCS) and/or any new systems necessary to carry out job duties.

• Arranges for necessary equipment delivery as needed.

• Follows up on diagnostic tests ordered and documents booking in the computer under Date/Time Scheduled Tests including any required preparations and holds trays or makes NPO accordingly.

• Orders stationary and office supplies as appropriate. Maintains and stocks the A-Z file.

• Faxes completed Authorization for Use of Protected Health Information form to other health care providers; receives faxed information and files in the patient's record. Faxes other forms as needed.

• Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the Net Learning website. Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.

• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.

• Promotes safety on the unit.

• Adheres to established RIH/Unit standards, policies and procedures (absenteeism, tardiness, badging, mandatory education, fire, safety, infection control and credentialing, HIPAA, and confidentiality guidelines).

• Pages physicians and others via the hospital page system, computer alpha paging, and the hospital emergency operator to page codes.

• Coordinate Continuity of Care form copies accordingly. Fax to Home Care Services when indicated. Files copies in medical record. Prints copies from Life Links if necessary.

• Obtains copies of medical records as indicated.

• Performs all aspects of the Secretaryide role accurately, including but not restricted to, patient types codes, discharge disposition codes, observation and inpatient status, patient services charges, calls consults when indicated, updates dietary rounds reports.

• Understands and is able to perform appropriate I.S. downtime procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.

• Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.

• Current Rhode Island registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

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

EXPERIENCE:

• Effective interpersonal communications skills.

• Able to multi-task in order to perform a variety of complex duties.

• Basic computer skills required.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

• Read, write legibly and speak English.

• Basic knowledge of the hospital's patient care delivery orientation program.

• WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposed to patient care environment with frequent standing, walking and sitting.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

• Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific, complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

Pay Range: 

$23.20-$23.66

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

0700-1930; every other weekend/holiday

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters