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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's Degree Science of Nursing (BSN) required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities.

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing. 

Experience

Required – 1 year of relevant experience as a registered nurse

OR

2 years of experience as an LPN in an acute care setting.

Preferred – 2 years of relevant experience as a registered nurse.

Certifications

Required – Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to work under high-pressure.

• Ability to pay attention to detail and quickly determine the medical needs of patients.

• Good organizational skills and ability to ensure the ER has essential supplies.

• Ability to be self-directed.

• Proficient in indicators of operational success such as unit productivity, expense management, regulatory requirements, and quality indicators.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to routinely manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

• Ability to work in stressful situations and always remain objective and professional.

Job Duties

• Treats critical injuries, allergic reactions, and trauma.

• Quickly assesses patient needs and responds to medical emergencies.

• Organizes, plans, supervises, and provides coordinated patient care within the unit.

• Supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned departmental staff nurses and technicians.

• Promotes the adoption of nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines to support evidence-based practice.

• Manages conflict on assigned shifts and collaborates with other supervisors and unit leadership if further action is needed.

• Collaborates with patient quality, safety, and experience leadership and promotes patient quality, safety, and experience processes.

• Supports daily clinical operations on the unit by ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and appropriate clinical supplies and resources are available for patient care.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.

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

Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.

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

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

Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

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

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

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

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

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.

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

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.

Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients.

Exposed to patient care environment.

Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

Pay Range: 

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

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SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across the continuum of care in accordance with professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to role model our values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – which guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

• Provides direct nursing care utilizing the nursing process. 

• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policies and orders. 

• Documents care accurately in the electronic health record. 

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care. 

• Monitors patient condition and responds to clinical changes appropriately. 

• Provides patient and family education appropriate to the setting. 

• Cares for assigned patients based on organizational needs. 

• Completes licensure, certification, and assigned learning prior to expiration or due dates.
• For areas that have on-call responsibilities, rotating on-call coverage will be required.

• Precepts new colleagues and students. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 
   

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

Education:

• Graduate of a nursing program approved by the nursing regulatory body in the jurisdiction where the program was located at the time of graduation.
• Graduation from a nursing program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accrediting organization is preferred.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an approved program preferred.
• Enrollment in Graduate Entry Program in Nursing (GPEN) for Brown Health Medical Group will be considered.
• Diploma in Nursing will be considered for current employees in good standing who have completed 1 year of service.

Licensure:

• Current Registered Nurse license, in good standing in the state(s) of practice. The employee is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and practice authority.

Credential Verification:

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory primary-source verification of required education, program completion, licensure and other credentials. 
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications as required by area unless an approved exemption is granted and remains on file.  

EXPERIENCE:

• New graduate nurses will be required to complete the nurse residency program. 
• Prior clinical nursing experience preferred depending on practice setting. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe patient care, communicate effectively, and function within an interdisciplinary team.

DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Provides safe, timely assessment and prioritization of patients across the continuum of emergency care. Must obtain and maintain competency in emergency department triage, including Emergency Severity Index (ESI) assignment. For level one trauma centers: trauma triage criteria and activation processes. Completes required trauma education and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to care for traumatically injured patients.

Required by the end of orientation:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Safety Care Training (Brown Health Level I)
• Basic Dysrhythmia/Telemetry
• Medication Test

Required within 6 months of hire:

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required at Rhode Island Hospital, preferred at other entities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift and to frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and reposition. 
• Requires sufficient strength, mobility, coordination, and dexterity to safely perform essential nursing functions, including patient assessment, direct patient care, medication administration, clinical procedures, and operation of medical equipment. 
• Requires the ability to safely assist with patient mobility, repositioning, and transfers using established safe patient-handling practices and appropriate assistive equipment. May require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling patients, equipment, and supplies consistent with the essential functions of the assigned position. 
• Requires the ability to respond promptly to patient care needs and emergency situations within the work environment.
• Requires the ability to work safely in the clinical environment and to use required personal protective equipment and other occupational safety equipment appropriate to the assigned work area, including respiratory, eye, skin, and radiation protection when applicable.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None. May provide functional guidance, training, precepting, and task delegation within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with organizational policy and applicable regulations, as assigned. 

Pay Range: 

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

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Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1.  Performs specialized or general procedures according to established departmental protocols.
2.  Performs ultrasound procedures for vascular, obstetrical and other specific areas as required.
3.  Operates all types of Ultrasound equipment.  Performs portable exams in various areas throughout the hospital to include the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units.  Records images and makes hard copies where applicable.
4.  Uses RIS to schedule and complete exams as applicable.  Process labels, folders and films. 
5.  Serves as a resource to sonographers, MDs, and students.
6.  Assists in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies.  Maintains
7.  Clean and safe work area.  Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown to supervisor.
8.  Provides proper patient care. Interviews patients for required information. Explains procedures to patients to ensure their understanding, cooperation, comfort and to optimize test results. Positions patients as required. Exercises care when moving patients to ensure their comfort and safety. Takes vital signs as required; informs physician of changes.
9.  Maintains patient records and statistics accurately. 
10. Labels sonograms properly to assist in diagnosis and to ensure correct identification.  Provides test information to physicians.  Notifies physicians immediately of results revealing patient risks.
11. Maintain records, reports and files as required or directed.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Specialized post-secondary training equal to two years of college.  

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Registration required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). 

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Exemption Status:

Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

Union:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

II.    Major Responsibilities: 

1.    Greets visitors and/or patients for scheduled and/or urgent care appointments and procedures.  
2.    Confirms and verifies patient demographic and insurance information.
3.    May collect co-payments from patients upon arrival.
4.    Obtains signatures of consent from patient/guardian for treatment authorization and insurance/billing information. 
5.    Assess patients’ needs, including but not limited to, financial counseling, interpreter services, social services and refers to appropriate person or area.
6.    Receives and directs phone calls. 
7.    Connects the patient’s call to the provider or responds to the patient and takes messages as directed. 
8.    Schedules urgent care appointments as needed and directed by clinicians.
9.    Schedules patients for treatment by multiple providers and treatment areas, and arranges a variety of associated tests and procedures according to established guidelines and specific criteria. 
10.    Prioritizes appointments in a manner that fosters optimum patient care, efficient utilization of clinical staff, as well as resources.
11.    Ensures tests and procedural prep information is provided to patients verbally, mail, and/or by the patient portal as necessary.  
12.    Collaborates with insurers to obtain patients’ prior-authorizations for procedures and tests as needed.
13.    Follows guidelines established by insurers to ensure that pre-authorization, pre-certification, and clinician referrals for treatment are obtained prior to patient visits.
14.    Complies with referral management regulations.
15.    Verifies eligibility for procedures or tests from various health care institutions.
16.    Follows up to correct discrepancies. 
17.    May facilitate patient prescription renewal matters, (via telephone, fax, and email), within scope of authority as directed by clinicians.  
18.    Preps the patient’s information for clinicians for scheduled patient visits as needed.
19.    Scrubs Patient Encounter information and submits electronically.
20.    Reviews and audits billing discrepancy reports and researches errors for resolution as directed by office or clinical management. 
21.    Maintains accurate and timely records, logs, charges, files, and other related information as required.
22.    Performs a variety of related administrative and clerical duties, such as retrieving files distributing mail and other records, faxing, collating, data entry, and relaying messages to clinicians, residents and staff.
23.    May prepare special reports or spreadsheets for clinicians as requested.
24.    Collects co-payments from patients for visits, maintains records or makes daily cash deposits from patient visits.
25.    Calculates daily totals of co-payments received for submission to the second tier for co-payment reconciliation.  
26.    Composes, or selects standard form letters for clinician’s response to routine inquiries and procedures, such as back-to-school authorizations.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  

1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:

Required:
1.    High School Diploma.
Preferred:
1.    Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

Experience/Skills:

Required:
1.    3 years of related experience, this requirement is waived if candidate has Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
2.    Requires the ability to use specialized applications software and computer systems.
3.    Necessitates individuals who are multifunctional and able to work under stressful situations.
4.    Exemplifies, professional behavior and excellent communication and human relations skills.
Preferred:
1.    Knowledge of business office procedures and medical terminology/procedures preferred.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III.    Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered sedentary.  Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

The Social Services Case Manager collaborates with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for assigned patients from admission through discharge. This role ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by monitoring patient care through assessments and evaluations.

Responsibilities:

Collaborates closely with governmental agencies (such as DCF, APS, CMS, and KePro) to ensure safe post-acute care.Participates in discharge planning including coordinating patient transfers to other facilities and coordination of community.Works with patients/families to navigate through the healthcare system (post-acute choices, insurance plans, etc.) to coordinate.Organizes and facilities care conferences with patients, families, representatives, and other members of the care team.Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and consults with nursing staff to regularly evaluate the patient's current and ongoing needs.Assesses and initiates crisis interventions and baker act if necessary.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING - IT, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, DISCHARGE PLANNING CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS, INTAKE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements:

Masters (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking, effective communication, and decisive clinical judgment, including the ability to act independently in crisis or rapidly changing situations. The incumbent must be able to build and foster positive relationships and to guide and coordinate the care team across disciplines and settings, consistent with Memorial's Standards of Behavior.

Required Work Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of related work experience is preferred. This can be paid or via internship.

Other Information: Additional Education Info: Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related clinical field.Licensure in a related clinical field (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) preferred.JDCH Specific: A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license is required for the following areas: Dialysis, Transplant, Cystic Fibrosis, and mental status exams in the Emergency Department.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 60%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Latex = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 40%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [email protected]

The Medical Assistant supports the clinical team by providing direct patient care and administrative support in an ambulatory setting. Working under the supervision of the Practice or Ambulatory Clinical Manager, physician, and/or Registered Nurse, the Medical Assistant prepares patients for visits, obtains vital signs and medical histories, performs medication reconciliation, assists with examinations and procedures, and completes services such as EKGs, blood pressure checks, pulse oximetry, and Hgb A1-C testing.

Additional responsibilities include updating the electronic medical record (EMR), tracking lab results and referrals, coordinating follow-up care, scheduling appointments and tests, obtaining prior authorizations, maintaining exam rooms and supplies, and assisting with general office duties. The Medical Assistant also helps ensure patient confidentiality, safety, infection control, and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program of 9 months or longer, or a minimum of 3 years of Medical Assistant experience in a comparable setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• 3 years of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory setting preferred
• EMR and appointment scheduling experience preferred
• Strong communication, computer, organizational, and patient-care skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations

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(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

1.    Prepares the exam and/or procedure rooms by selecting and preparing supplies. Assembles, adjusts, observes and maintains non-sterile equipment to ensure that it remains in working order.
2.    Prepares patients for surgery by providing physical and emotional support. Review medical record with patient. May take and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, etc. Observes patients, (physical appearance, attitude, appetite, etc.), records observations and alerts supervisor or provider. Performs pre-op incision site preparation as directed by cleaning, shaving and disinfecting the skin with an antiseptic solution. During MOHS surgery, maps the area of tumor removal as directed by provider. 
3.    Set up of mayo tray with instruments and supplies according to procedure and provider preference. Performs sterile scrub procedures and related activities such as draping the patient and operative area.
4.    Assists in connecting & applying surgical equipment. Assists in the surgical procedure by passing instruments, sutures, sponges and needles before, during, and after surgery. Operates lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units and surgical/medical equipment. Holds retractors or instruments. Sponges or suctions the operative site as directed. Participates in counting sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgery.
5.    Collects, labels, and transports specimens to appropriate departments and complete requisitions as required.
6.    Cleans and processes surgical instruments for sterilization. Ensures that reprocessed items are free of contaminants. Lubricates and reassembles sterilized equipment. Maintains correct instrument counts of instruments sent to Central Sterilization and returned to Dermatology.
7.    May prepare operative reports or related material in automated database system as appropriate.
8.    Downloads digital pictures for incorporation into operative reports into the medical record using hospital approved technology.
9.    As directed by provided removes sutures, prepares and applies sterile and non-sterile dressings following surgical procedure, applies cold packs, ace bandages & TED stockings. 
10.    Performs internal lab specimen preparation duties. Prepares specimens for frozen section MOHS processing.
11.    Participates in training employees in new procedures and orienting new employees to the department’s procedures. 
12.    Maintains logs, organizes patient care chart, and/or maintains medical records.  May data enter or retrieve medical information from the electronic medical record. Assists with patient admissions, transfers and discharge procedures.
13.    Follows procedures for arriving patients and scheduling appointments.
14.    Orders instruments and medical supplies for Dermatology. 
15.    Assists the manager, or designee in gathering information directly related to the preparation of the annual supply budget. Performs periodic inventories of all stock supplies in specified areas. Assists in cleaning, stocking and maintaining assigned areas. Communicates with warehouse personnel regarding product additions, changes, and deletions.
16.    Performs a variety of clerical duties such as typing, filing, scheduling appointments, generating letters and form preparation, making and receiving patient phone calls and related duties as required or directed. Pend prescription and refills as directed.  Document prescription calls.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  

1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

III.    Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:

Required:
1.    Equivalent to a high school education. 
2.    Current Medical Assistant credential administered by a recognized school which is accredited by the Department of Health or a Medical Assistant credential from a UMass Memorial Medical Center approved program (ARMA, NHA etc.).  
a.    This Medical Assistant credential must be maintained.
3.    Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.  Must be obtained within 2 months of hire/transfer.  

Experience/Skills:

Required:
1.    Broad knowledge of dermatological procedures including MOHS surgery, removal of melanomas, tumors, skin tags, logging, specimen preparation, typically acquired through a minimum of two years direct patient care experience in a dermatology practice or surgical setting.
2.    Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures
3.    Medical terminology and computer skills.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies, including age-specific competencies, and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments.  The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.  Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

IV. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.  Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.   Work is of heavy demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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 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.

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

• 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 to solve work process problems and create new work methods.
• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs.
• Assembles charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines. 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 enter orders, verify orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.
• Accurately uses all computer systems, Patient Links, Nurse Links, Bed Board, MAK MAR, Carevue and/or any new systems necessary to carry out the US role.
• Enters verbal orders from physicians in the computer system within the limits of the US role which includes 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 doctor’s handwritten orders. Faxes orders to pharmacy for medication entry, and enters all other orders into appropriate departments. Transcribes handwritten chemotherapy orders according to the 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 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 “Patient Services” website. Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Professional 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.
• Arranges follow up appointments and documents on patient’s Continuity of Care form.
• 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 US 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Effective interpersonal communications 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.
• 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 normal patient care environment with frequent standing, walking, and sitting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Pay Range: 

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

Location:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Driving Required:

Union:

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 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.

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

• 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 to solve work process problems and create new work methods.
• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs.
• Assembles charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines. 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 enter orders, verify orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.
• Accurately uses all computer systems, Patient Links, Nurse Links, Bed Board, MAK MAR, Carevue and/or any new systems necessary to carry out the US role.
• Enters verbal orders from physicians in the computer system within the limits of the US role which includes 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 doctor’s handwritten orders. Faxes orders to pharmacy for medication entry, and enters all other orders into appropriate departments. Transcribes handwritten chemotherapy orders according to the 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 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 “Patient Services” website. Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Professional 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.
• Arranges follow up appointments and documents on patient’s Continuity of Care form.
• 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 US 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

• High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Effective interpersonal communications 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.
• 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 normal patient care environment with frequent standing, walking, and sitting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Pay Range: 

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

Location:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Driving Required:

Union:

SUMMARY:

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct patient care.
• Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.
• Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
• Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.
• Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
• Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
• Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.Competency AssessmentKey FunctionsNursing ProcessMeets the physical, psychosocial, environmental and educational needs of patients:ChildAdolescentAnalyzes complex patient problems that are frequently changing and requiring continuous problem solvingProvides direct care to pediatric patients with complex medical and psychiatric diagnosesDetermines what types of interventions are most valuable for individual patient situationsInitiates nursing rounds, taking an active role in assessing patient progress and determining appropriateness for specific scheduled activitiesDelegates to the certified nursing assistants and mental health workers as neededPatient TeachingProvides education to patient according to age and developmental level.Evaluates the patient’s and/or families/caregivers response to teaching using teach back and GetWell Network methodologies. CommunicationRecognizes when the patient needs or wants to talk about problems, concerns or fears; fosters relationships that allow for meaningful communicationInteracts with disorganized patients to orient them to time, person and place; increase their attention span, clarify their thinking with reality testing. Displays an objective non-judgmental attitude.Functions as a group leader, demonstrating an understanding of group dynamicsParticipates in group activities and therapy, demonstrating an understanding of group dynamicsParticipates with the multidisciplinary treatment team process by reporting nursing assessment findings on assigned patients. Develops and revises the individualized patient care plan and provides input into the individualized patient treatment planFosters the concept of maintaining a therapeutic milieu for all patientsKnowledge/ SkillsProtects disorganized, self-destructive or psychotic patients through nursing interventions. Assists with out-of-control patients using de-escalation and physical restraint as neededMaintains annual department-specific competency in managing assaultive and challenging behavior, seclusion and restraint guidelines, guidelines for suicide risk and precautions, and emergency unit evacuation proceduresAttends CPI certification per hospital guidelines within 3 months of employment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range:

-

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:

7pm-7am

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across the continuum of care in accordance with professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to role model our values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – which guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

• Provides direct nursing care utilizing the nursing process. 

• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policies and orders. 

• Documents care accurately in the electronic health record. 

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care. 

• Monitors patient condition and responds to clinical changes appropriately. 

• Provides patient and family education appropriate to the setting. 

• Cares for assigned patients based on organizational needs. 

• Completes licensure, certification, and assigned learning prior to expiration or due dates.
• For areas that have on-call responsibilities, rotating on-call coverage will be required.

• Precepts new colleagues and students. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 
   

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

Education:

• Graduate of a nursing program approved by the nursing regulatory body in the jurisdiction where the program was located at the time of graduation.
• Graduation from a nursing program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accrediting organization is preferred.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an approved program preferred.
• Enrollment in Graduate Entry Program in Nursing (GPEN) for Brown Health Medical Group will be considered.
• Diploma in Nursing will be considered for current employees in good standing who have completed 1 year of service.

Licensure:

• Current Registered Nurse license, in good standing in the state(s) of practice. The employee is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and practice authority.

Credential Verification:

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory primary-source verification of required education, program completion, licensure and other credentials. 
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications as required by area unless an approved exemption is granted and remains on file.  

EXPERIENCE:

• New graduate nurses will be required to complete the nurse residency program. 
• Prior clinical nursing experience preferred depending on practice setting. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe patient care, communicate effectively, and function within an interdisciplinary team.

DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Provides safe, timely assessment and prioritization of patients across the continuum of emergency care. Must obtain and maintain competency in emergency department triage, including Emergency Severity Index (ESI) assignment. For level one trauma centers: trauma triage criteria and activation processes. Completes required trauma education and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to care for traumatically injured patients.

Required by the end of orientation:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Safety Care Training (Brown Health Level I)
• Basic Dysrhythmia/Telemetry
• Medication Test

Required within 6 months of hire:

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required at Rhode Island Hospital, preferred at other entities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift and to frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and reposition. 
• Requires sufficient strength, mobility, coordination, and dexterity to safely perform essential nursing functions, including patient assessment, direct patient care, medication administration, clinical procedures, and operation of medical equipment. 
• Requires the ability to safely assist with patient mobility, repositioning, and transfers using established safe patient-handling practices and appropriate assistive equipment. May require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling patients, equipment, and supplies consistent with the essential functions of the assigned position. 
• Requires the ability to respond promptly to patient care needs and emergency situations within the work environment.
• Requires the ability to work safely in the clinical environment and to use required personal protective equipment and other occupational safety equipment appropriate to the assigned work area, including respiratory, eye, skin, and radiation protection when applicable.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None. May provide functional guidance, training, precepting, and task delegation within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with organizational policy and applicable regulations, as assigned. 

Pay Range: 

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

Location:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Driving Required:

Union:

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a pharmacist and direction of a technician group leader or technician specialist, performs a variety of technical and support tasks designed to assist pharmacists in the formulation, preparation, dispensing and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures, federal and state rules, and regulations, and in keeping with the scope of services provided and with consideration to the age of the patients being served. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the formulation and preparation of medications by:Reviewing practitioner medication orders and preparing medications for review and dispensing by a pharmacist.Performing general operations of electronic drug dispensing system (EDDS; e.g. Omnicell,) used in the inventory control and distribution of pharmaceuticals and related supplies, including maintaining, assigning, refilling and removing medication, including controlled substances, and generating and interpreting reports to perform above.Maintaining operating room medication inventory, including controlled substances.Preparing intravenous admixtures including chemotherapy, critical care infusions, and pediatric infusions utilizing aseptic techniques in a controlled environment according to computer-generated and/or pharmacist approved formulation record, including proper manipulation, labeling and expiration dating. Working in United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) 797 clean room environment and in accordance with procedures of the same.Preparing and repackaging non-sterile pharmaceutical products according to computer-generated and/or pharmacist approved formulation record, including proper technique, labeling, and expiration dating. Working in accordance with USP 795 procedures. Performs controlled substance discrepancy resolution in conjunction with other licensed health care professionals. Participates in controlled substances inventory management in the Pharmacy and the hospital. Delivers medications to clinic, procedural, treatment, operating room, and patient care areasi.Retrieves medication orders. Repackages and labels medications for distribution in accordance with pharmacist approved Packaging and Labeling Records. Prepares various emergency medication kits for pharmacist review and distribution to patient care areas. Performs routine procurement and inventory management of medications including ordering and receipt of chemotherapy and other pharmaceutical supplies. Completes necessary paperwork for controlled substance procurement and verifies receipt of such. Processes medication requisitions for departments and laboratories for pharmacist verification. Reconciles patient and department medication charges. Performs routine preventive maintenance to all equipment according to standards for same. Assists in maintaining related Pharmacy records and files, performing equipment calibration and maintenance. Assists in maintaining the Pharmacy and medication supply areas in a neat and orderly fashion ensuring medications are stored under proper conditions for light, temperature, sanitation, and segregation. Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities and medication safety initiatives of the Pharmacy and the hospital. Utilizes approved process for reporting actual, prevented and near miss medication errors. Answers the telephone and triages as appropriate. Interacts with internal and external customers in accordance with hospital Customer Service Standards. Assists in orientation and training of other pharmacy technicians and interns. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE &BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High school graduate or equivalent. Completion of one to two years of college preferred. Maintains current unrestricted Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician licensure.strike/strike Holds and maintains current National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or has a minimum of one-year licensed pharmacy technician work experience, sits for National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) exam within first 6 months of hire, and achieves and maintains National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) within 12 months of hire. Possesses basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: a name=OLE_LINK2Possesses physical ability to lift, carry and maneuver medication delivery equipment and pharmaceutical related inventories, including extended periods of work time spent standing and walking. Requires the visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer. New hires into this position must successfully pass a drug screen in conformance with Rhode Island State Law. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$22.37-$23.36

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:

Rotating day, evening, and occasional overnight shifts. Includes weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Work Shift:

Variable

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters

SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across the continuum of care in accordance with professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to role model our values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – which guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

• Provides direct nursing care utilizing the nursing process. 

• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policies and orders. 

• Documents care accurately in the electronic health record. 

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care. 

• Monitors patient condition and responds to clinical changes appropriately. 

• Provides patient and family education appropriate to the setting. 

• Cares for assigned patients based on organizational needs. 

• Completes licensure, certification, and assigned learning prior to expiration or due dates.
• For areas that have on-call responsibilities, rotating on-call coverage will be required.

• Precepts new colleagues and students. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 
   

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

Education:

• Graduate of a nursing program approved by the nursing regulatory body in the jurisdiction where the program was located at the time of graduation.
• Graduation from a nursing program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accrediting organization is preferred.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an approved program preferred.
• Enrollment in Graduate Entry Program in Nursing (GPEN) for Brown Health Medical Group will be considered.
• Diploma in Nursing will be considered for current employees in good standing who have completed 1 year of service.

Licensure:

• Current Registered Nurse license, in good standing in the state(s) of practice. The employee is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and practice authority.

Credential Verification:

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory primary-source verification of required education, program completion, licensure and other credentials. 
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications as required by area unless an approved exemption is granted and remains on file.  

EXPERIENCE:

• New graduate nurses will be required to complete the nurse residency program. 
• Prior clinical nursing experience preferred depending on practice setting. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe patient care, communicate effectively, and function within an interdisciplinary team.

DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Provides safe, timely assessment and prioritization of patients across the continuum of emergency care. Must obtain and maintain competency in emergency department triage, including Emergency Severity Index (ESI) assignment. For level one trauma centers: trauma triage criteria and activation processes. Completes required trauma education and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to care for traumatically injured patients.

Required by the end of orientation:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Safety Care Training (Brown Health Level I)
• Basic Dysrhythmia/Telemetry
• Medication Test

Required within 6 months of hire:

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required at Rhode Island Hospital, preferred at other entities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift and to frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and reposition. 
• Requires sufficient strength, mobility, coordination, and dexterity to safely perform essential nursing functions, including patient assessment, direct patient care, medication administration, clinical procedures, and operation of medical equipment. 
• Requires the ability to safely assist with patient mobility, repositioning, and transfers using established safe patient-handling practices and appropriate assistive equipment. May require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling patients, equipment, and supplies consistent with the essential functions of the assigned position. 
• Requires the ability to respond promptly to patient care needs and emergency situations within the work environment.
• Requires the ability to work safely in the clinical environment and to use required personal protective equipment and other occupational safety equipment appropriate to the assigned work area, including respiratory, eye, skin, and radiation protection when applicable.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None. May provide functional guidance, training, precepting, and task delegation within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with organizational policy and applicable regulations, as assigned. 

Pay Range: 

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

Location:

Work Type:

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Driving Required:

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Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
 

Education

Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing. 

Work Experience
Required -None.

Certifications

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification within 30 days of hire.

Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.

Preferred -Certification in clinical specialty area.
 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.

• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

• Good interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.

• Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.

• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.

• Utilizes data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Hiring Range:

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee) implements, supervises and evaluates the nursing care of each patient using a nursing process and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. From admission to discharge, plans with consideration of the aging process throughout the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.

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

Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.

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

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

Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

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

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

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

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

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.

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

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.

Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients.

Exposed to patient care environment.

Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

Pay Range: 

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

Location:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Driving Required:

Union:

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 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.

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

• 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 to solve work process problems and create new work methods.
• Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs.
• Assembles charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines. 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 enter orders, verify orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.
• Accurately uses all computer systems, Patient Links, Nurse Links, Bed Board, MAK MAR, Carevue and/or any new systems necessary to carry out the US role.
• Enters verbal orders from physicians in the computer system within the limits of the US role which includes 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 doctor’s handwritten orders. Faxes orders to pharmacy for medication entry, and enters all other orders into appropriate departments. Transcribes handwritten chemotherapy orders according to the 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 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 “Patient Services” website. Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Professional 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.
• Arranges follow up appointments and documents on patient’s Continuity of Care form.
• 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 US 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

• High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Effective interpersonal communications 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.
• 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 normal patient care environment with frequent standing, walking, and sitting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Pay Range: 

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

Location:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Driving Required:

Union:

SUMMARY:

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.

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

Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.

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

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

Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

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

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

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

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

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

Provides direct care to pediatric patients with complex medical and psychiatric diagnoses

Determines what types of interventions are most valuable for individual patient situations

Initiates nursing rounds, taking an active role in assessing patient progress and determining appropriateness for specific scheduled activities

Provides education to patient according to age and developmental level.

Functions as a group leader, demonstrating an understanding of group dynamics

Participates in group activities and therapy, demonstrating an understanding of group dynamics

Participates with the multidisciplinary treatment team process by reporting nursing assessment findings on assigned patients.

Assists with out-of-control patients using de-escalation and physical restraint as needed

Maintains annual department-specific competency in managing assaultive and challenging behavior, seclusion and restraint guidelines, guidelines for suicide risk and precautions, and emergency unit evacuation procedures

Attends CPI certification per hospital guidelines within 3 months of employment

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.

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

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Pay Range:

-

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

Location:

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

Work Type:

7p-7a

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional

SUMMARY:

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

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

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct patient care.

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

Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.

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

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

Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

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

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

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

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

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.

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

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.

Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients.

Exposed to patient care environment.

Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

Pay Range: 

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

Location:

Work Type:

Work Shift:

Driving Required:

Union: