Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager/ Director (or designee) implements supervises and evaluates the nursing care of each patient undergoing an emergency until the patient is stabilized or transitioned to the appropriate level of care. Utilizes the nursing process in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and with consideration of the aging process throughout the lifespan including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Responsibilities: 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 departmental quality improvement and research activities. Utilizes all available resources to provide quality cost effective patient care. Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards mandatory/safety education and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS. Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations. Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel. Responds to emergency situations (Code Blue Rapid Response Code Stroke Code Triage) as delegated by Nursing Leadership to provide critical care assessment and interventions to manage patients in decline until they can be transitioned to the appropriate level of care. Provides critical care nursing consultation to areas as delegated by Nursing Leadership. Provides critical care nursing support to areas as delegated by Nursing Leadership. Other information: Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. BASIC KNOWLEDGE: 1. Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred. 2. Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. 3. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. UNIT SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of RI. BSN preferred Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred. Minimum three years of current clinical experience in critical care nursing including responding to cardiac arrests and clinical emergencies in a hospital setting required. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status. 2. Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients. 3. Exposed to patient care environment. 4. Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting positioning and pushing patients on stretchers. UNIT SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: <ul> <li>Must have full range of body motion. </li><li>Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. </li><li>Vision abilities required include close vision distance vision and color vision. </li><li>Must be able to speak and hear clearly. </li><li>Must have the ability to stand sit walk bend lean and squat for long periods of time without hindrance. </li><li>Must be able to maintain dexterity when pulling pushing and gripping carts and stretchers. </li><li>Must be physically able to perform CPR. </li><li>Must perform all physical job duties accurately in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruption. </li></ul> SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI :Providence Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 3 Union: UNAP<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Xz0AqDDx1m6kb3WSFZfcpgb" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse - Critical Care**

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager/Director (or designee), implements, supervises, and evaluates the nursing care of each patient undergoing an emergency until the patient is stabilized or transitioned to the appropriate level of care. Utilizes the nursing process in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and with consideration of the aging process throughout the lifespan, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

**Job Description**

- 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 departmental quality improvement and research activities.
- Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost-effective patient care.
- Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS.
- Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
- Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
- Responds to emergency situations (Code Blue, Rapid Response, Code Stroke, Code Triage) as delegated by Nursing Leadership to provide critical care assessment and interventions to manage patients in decline until they can be transitioned to the appropriate level of care.
- Provides critical care nursing consultation to areas as delegated by Nursing Leadership.
- Provides critical care nursing support to areas as delegated by Nursing Leadership.

**Requirements**

- 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.
- 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 lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of RI. BSN preferred.
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred.
- Minimum three years of current clinical experience in critical care nursing, including responding to cardiac arrests and clinical emergencies in a hospital setting required.

**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.

**Unit Specific Physical Requirements**

- Must have full range of body motion.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
- Must be able to speak and hear clearly.
- Must have the ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lean, and squat for long periods of time without hindrance.
- Must be able to maintain dexterity when pulling, pushing, and gripping carts and stretchers.
- Must be physically able to perform CPR.
- Must perform all physical job duties accurately in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruption.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

None.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

**Location**

Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI

**Work Type**

Full Time

**Shift**

Shift 3

**Union**

UNAP

Registered Nurse Emerg Response Team

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. 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. Other information: 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. Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 3 Union: UNAP<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?9Mlh0iPKIhvYPkETKLJBGwc" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

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.

**Job Description**

- 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.

**Requirements**

- 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.
- 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.

**Community Overview**

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Registered Nurse Intermediate Coronary Care

Summary: The Assistant Clinical Manager/Program Administrator is a first line manager who in collaboration with the Clinical Manager directs nursing care and coordinates resources for a specified unit and performs administrative activities while providing leadership and support to staff. Responsibilities: Areas of major responsibility include: Patient Focus; Human Resource Management; Financial Management; Departmental/Organizational Support; and Clinical Practice Management/Development. The related values of each major area of responsibility are: Patient Focus Core Behaviors: The Assistant Clinical Manager collaborates and supports the health care team in the delivery of quality and fiscally responsible patient-focused care as evidenced by: - Providing/directing nursing care throughout the life span with consideration of the aging process developmental and cultural patterns in each step of the nursing process. - Identifying and allocating environmental technical personnel resources needed to meet the need of patients family and colleagues. - Participation in quality assessment and improvement programs in order to evaluate effectiveness of care delivered. - Enhancement of unit behaviors through encouragement of education implementation of new concepts and technology. - Providing leadership in the development of policies procedures standards of care and critical paths to promote positive patient outcomes. Human Resource Management Core Behaviors: The Assistant Clinical Manager is responsible to facilitate stimulate and evaluate human resources to provide quality cost efficient patient care as evidenced by: - Staffing the patient care unit to meet patient's needs based on the patient classification system and resources available. - Documentation and communications of staff performance with recommendations for quality and growth. - Interdisciplinary collaboration to foster staff development. - Development of unit staffing schedule to provide a fiscally sound and safe staffing pattern which meets patient and family needs and expectation. - Conducting informational staff meetings to provide a positive environment conducive to change and progress in the health care field. - Identifying staff educational needs and works with the Clinical Manager and Unit Teacher to promote learning. - Identifying and resolving nursing care conflicts related to the unit. - Contributing to unit staff appraisals and developmental goals. - Assist in the credentialing process and assesses compliance to unit standards. - Collaborates with Nursing Faculty and students to meet educational needs. - Respect for Rhode Island Hospital policies procedures including union contracts and standards of practice. - Participating in staff recruitment and retention. - Implementation of disciplinary action with respect to Rhode Island Hospital Personnel Policies and Procedures. Financial Management Core Behaviors: The Assistant Clinical Manager effectively utilizes resources to develop cost efficient delivery of high quality services as evidenced by: - Critical Path development and utilization that provides quality cost-efficient guide to patient care. - Encouragement of financial conscientious staff with stimulation to participate in development of cost-effective ideas and plans. - Assist in the development of capital and operational budgets defined for the unit. - Encouragement of staff to develop and implement new concepts and technology into nursing practice. - Develop unit staffing and scheduling to maximize personnel talent and potential. - Monitoring staff compliance to schedule through weekly payroll. Departmental/Organizational Support Core Behaviors: The Assistant Clinical Manager is responsible to contribute to the organizational plan for development of short and long-term goals as evidenced by: - Providing unit management coverage in collaboration with the Clinical Manager. - Directing and supervising unit staff. - Identify and resolve nursing care conflict and problems related to the unit. - Communicating the status of unit operations activities and issues to the Clinical Manager or appropriate discipline. - Participating in unit management meetings and recommending fiscal/patient care objectives standards and goals. - Chairing unit staff meetings in collaboration with the Clinical Manager. - Collaboration with nursing faculty to facilitate students to meet educational needs. - Participation in the formation of policy procedures standards. - Participation on organizational committees. - Compliance to Joint Commission standards. Clinical Practice Management/Development Core Behaviors: To insure the highest standards of patient-focused care the Assistant Clinical Manager will assist in the advancement of team participation by assisting the health care team to achieve and maintain clinical excellence as evidenced by: - Remaining current on the latest concepts techniques and methods relative to areas of responsibility. - By demonstrating flexibility and recognizing the needs for the overall organization. - Collaborating with the health care team to foster communication with patients sand family members to facilitate positive patient outcomes and discharge planning. - Participation in professional organization. In the role of Specialty Coordinator is responsible for the operational financial and communication efforts as in the performance of: - Reviews daily schedule of surgical procedures assesses patient care needs and assigns staff accordingly. - Collaborates with anesthesia floor coordinator to provide timely appropriate care to add-on patients based upon acuity. - Coordinates with specialty coordinators to support development/implementation of department specific improvements/goals. - Ensures that cases start at scheduled time and turnover times are within defined parameters. Provides report to OR Committee on a monthly basis. - Responsible for efficient utilization of clinical and ancillary staff; monitors overtime and sick time. - Participates in development of department operational and capital budgets with specific emphasis on "global" needs of department. - Keeps coordinators staff and PACU apprised of schedule changes and pertinent information in a timely fashion. - Keeps anesthesia floor coordinator informed about staff as it relates to completion of surgical schedule. - Inform surgeons about schedule changes impacting their scheduled time. - Communicates frequently with patient significant others in the waiting room. - Responsible for communicating relevant schedule information with off shift and weekend staff. - Verbal/written communication is simple direct and clear. - Meets daily/or as needed with Clinical Manager to communicate daily plan and to discuss issues/needs: i.e. equipment personnel surgeon needs. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: - Ensures equipment is maintained in proper working order and that malfunctioning equipment is removed from use and repaired or replaced. - Ensures compliance with departmental and regulatory standards i.e. AORN Joint Commission. - Ensures safety checks are done on schedule i.e. crash carts autoclave testing etc. - Daily clinical assignment based upon staff level of experience and patient acuity. - Assignment of staff to projects/committees to support department strategic and quality plans sand follows through to ensure completion. - Investigates and documents concerns regarding personnel. - In collaboration with Clinical Manager counsels staff when requested/indicated and implements disciplinary steps when appropriate. - Has input into and/or hires/terminates staff; performs performance reviews for all ancillary staff and has input into clinical staff evaluations. - Is responsible for ensuring appropriate timely and accurate use of incident reports collating reports and developing a monthly report. - Assists with developing/maintaining policy and procedures. - Is able to recognize trends and discusses trends with Clinical Manager. - Management Commitment is visible accessible and credible builds positive working relationships. Is actively involved in supporting staff i.e. by assisting with room turnover coffee and lunch breaks etc. - Morning report; timely schedule information sharing. Other information: 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. QUALIFICATIONS-EDUCATION: Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Candidates matriculated into a BSN program will be considered. Maintains an active CEU/Education file. QUALIFICATIONS-EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills. Maintains mandatory skills; remains current in practice and technology SUPERVISION: Supervisory responsibility for up to 40 FTEs. Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?XRA8emp%2bQ%2fM8PK4DQQIVygd" width="0" height="0" />

**Assistant Clinical Manager/Program Administrator**

The Assistant Clinical Manager/Program Administrator is a first-line manager who, in collaboration with the Clinical Manager, directs nursing care and coordinates resources for a specified unit while performing administrative activities and providing leadership and support to staff.

**Job Description**

- Collaborate and support the health care team in the delivery of quality and fiscally responsible patient-focused care.
- Provide/direct nursing care throughout the lifespan with consideration of the aging process, developmental, and cultural patterns in each step of the nursing process.
- Identify and allocate environmental technical personnel resources needed to meet the needs of patients, families, and colleagues.
- Participate in quality assessment and improvement programs to evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered.
- Enhance unit behaviors through encouragement of education and implementation of new concepts and technology.
- Provide leadership in the development of policies, procedures, standards of care, and critical paths to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Facilitate, stimulate, and evaluate human resources to provide quality, cost-efficient patient care.
- Staff the patient care unit to meet patients' needs based on the patient classification system and available resources.
- Document and communicate staff performance with recommendations for quality and growth.
- Collaborate interdisciplinary to foster staff development.
- Develop unit staffing schedules to provide a fiscally sound and safe staffing pattern that meets patient and family needs and expectations.
- Conduct informational staff meetings to provide a positive environment conducive to change and progress in the health care field.
- Identify staff educational needs and work with the Clinical Manager and Unit Teacher to promote learning.
- Identify and resolve nursing care conflicts related to the unit.
- Contribute to unit staff appraisals and developmental goals.
- Assist in the credentialing process and assess compliance with unit standards.
- Collaborate with Nursing Faculty and students to meet educational needs.
- Respect Rhode Island Hospital policies, procedures, including union contracts and standards of practice.
- Participate in staff recruitment and retention.
- Implement disciplinary action with respect to Rhode Island Hospital Personnel Policies and Procedures.
- Effectively utilize resources to develop cost-efficient delivery of high-quality services.
- Develop critical paths that provide quality, cost-efficient guides to patient care.
- Encourage financial conscientious staff participation in developing cost-effective ideas and plans.
- Assist in developing capital and operational budgets defined for the unit.
- Monitor staff compliance with schedules through weekly payroll.

**Requirements**

- Licensure as a 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.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Candidates matriculated into a BSN program will be considered.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills. Must maintain mandatory skills and remain current in practice and technology.

**Supervision**

- Supervisory responsibility for up to 40 FTEs. 

**Performance Standards**

- Ensure equipment is maintained in proper working order and that malfunctioning equipment is removed from use and repaired or replaced.
- Ensure compliance with departmental and regulatory standards, e.g., AORN Joint Commission.
- Ensure safety checks are done on schedule, e.g., crash carts, autoclave testing, etc.
- Daily clinical assignment based upon staff level of experience and patient acuity.
- Assignment of staff to projects/committees to support department strategic and quality plans and follow through to ensure completion.
- Investigate and document concerns regarding personnel.
- Collaborate with Clinical Manager to counsel staff when requested/indicated and implement disciplinary steps when appropriate.
- Input into hiring/terminating staff; perform performance reviews for all ancillary staff and have input into clinical staff evaluations.
- Ensure appropriate timely and accurate use of incident reports, collate reports, and develop a monthly report.
- Assist with developing/maintaining policy and procedures.
- Recognize trends and discuss trends with Clinical Manager.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

Assistant Clinical Manager Surgical ICU

Part-time 24 hours per week 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm with every other weekend . This Assistant Manager's position will report to the Director and will work in a management capacity as well as hands on patient care. This is a very unique opportunity to gain valuable skills in management while still loving what you do insofar as patient care. Summary: The Assistant Clinical Manager for Behavioral Health has 24-hour responsibility to ensure safe care and delivery of patients across the division and to enhance patient flow. The Assistant Clinical Manager will work in collaboration with the unit Clinical Manager and Advanced Practice Manager for Behavioral Health to improve patient flow maintain safe practices help to reduce unit acuity provide real-time supervision and education to members of the clinical team directs nursing care and coordinates resources and performs administrative activities as assigned. The incumbent will report to the Director of Psychiatric Nursing Services and will work closely with the ancillary leadership. Responsibilities: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Areas of major responsibility include: Patient Focus; Human Resource Management; Financial Management; Departmental/Organizational Support; and Clinical Practice Management/Development. The related values of each major area of responsibility are: Patient Focus Core Behaviors: The Assistant Clinical Manager collaborates and supports the health care team in the delivery of quality evidence-based patient-focused care as evidenced by: <ol> <li>Providing/directing nursing care throughout the life span with consideration of the aging process developmental and cultural patterns in each step of the nursing process.</li> <li>Identifying and allocating environmental technical personnel resources needed to meet the need of patients families and colleagues.</li> <li>Participation in quality assessment and improvement programs to evaluate effectiveness of care delivered.</li> <li>Enhancement of unit behaviors through encouragement of education implementation of new concepts and technology.</li> <li>Providing leadership in the development of policies procedures standards of care and critical paths to promote positive patient outcomes. </li> <li>Assess unit acuity and provide in-time support to units across the division.</li> <li>Support patient flow and capacity initiatives across the division to include ensuring the timely admission and discharge of patients and supporting coordination of care efforts.</li> <li>Lead and assist with multidisciplinary team rounding. </li> <li>Support unit staff to decompress acuity de-escalate agitated patients safely manage restraint initiatives. </li> </ol> Financial Management Core Behaviors: The Assistant Clinical Manager effectively utilizes resources to develop cost efficient delivery of high-quality services as evidenced by: <ol> <li>Critical Path development and utilization that provides quality cost-efficient guide to patient care.</li> <li>Encouragement of financial conscientious staff with stimulation to participate in development of cost-effective ideas and plans.</li> <li>Assist in the development of capital and operational budgets defined for the unit.</li> <li>Monitoring staff compliance to schedule through weekly payroll.</li> </ol> Departmental/Organizational Support Core Behaviors: The Assistant Clinical Manager is responsible to contribute to the organizational plan for development of short and long-term goals as evidenced by: <ol> <li>Providing unit management coverage in collaboration with the Clinical Manager.</li> <li>Directing and supervising unit staff.</li> <li>Identify and resolve nursing care conflict and problems related to the unit.</li> <li>Communicating the status of unit operations activities and issues to the Clinical Manager Advanced Practice Manager and/or Director.</li> <li>Participating in unit management meetings and recommending fiscal/patient care objectives standards and goals.</li> <li>Chairing unit staff meetings in collaboration with the Clinical Manager.</li> <li>Collaboration with nursing faculty to facilitate students to meet educational needs.</li> <li>Participation in the formation of policy procedures standards.</li> <li>Participation on organizational committees.</li> <li>Compliance to TJC standards.</li> </ol> Clinical Practice Management / Development Core Behaviors: To ensure the highest standards of patient-focused care the Assistant Clinical Manager will assist in the advancement of team participation by assisting the health care team to achieve and maintain clinical excellence as evidenced by: <ol> <li>Remaining current on the latest concepts techniques and methods relative to areas of responsibility.</li> <li>By demonstrating flexibility and recognizing the needs for the overall organization.</li> <li>Participation in professional organization.</li> <li>Analyze data and identify opportunities for improvement in patient care.</li> <li>Maintain open lines of communication with all members of the health care team.</li> <li>Create an environment that promotes and supports active patient and family participation in all aspects of informed decision making.</li> <li>Demonstrate 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.</li> <li>Participate in other leadership responsibilities as assigned.</li> </ol> PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The administrative ability to oversee departmental activities. Ensure that area policies and procedures are maintained and to supervise subordinate staff. A thorough knowledge of nursing practices within assigned clinical area. Ability to interpret and respond to acute patient-care needs. Other information: QUALIFICATIONS-EDUCATION: Baccalaureate in Nursing; Masters preferred (Nursing or related Health Care field acceptable). Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. BLS Strong leadership skills QUALIFICATIONS-EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills. SUPERVISION: Work in collaboration with unit leadership to schedule train assign work participate in the evaluation of and when necessary recommend discipline and discharge of subordinate personnel when appropriate. Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence Work Type: Part Time Shift: Shift 2 Union: Non-Union <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2fVhkNlMjLmCeBBI8qBGjLAe" width="0" height="0" />

**Assistant Clinical Manager for Behavioral Health**

Part-time position, 24 hours per week, from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm with every other weekend. This Assistant Manager's position will report to the Director and will work in a management capacity as well as hands-on patient care. This is a very unique opportunity to gain valuable skills in management while still loving what you do in terms of patient care.

**Job Description**

- The Assistant Clinical Manager for Behavioral Health has 24-hour responsibility to ensure safe care and delivery of patients across the division and to enhance patient flow.
- The Assistant Clinical Manager will work in collaboration with the unit Clinical Manager and Advanced Practice Manager for Behavioral Health to improve patient flow, maintain safe practices, help to reduce unit acuity, provide real-time supervision and education to members of the clinical team, direct nursing care, and coordinate resources while performing administrative activities as assigned.
- Areas of major responsibility include: Patient Focus; Human Resource Management; Financial Management; Departmental/Organizational Support; and Clinical Practice Management/Development.

**Responsibilities**

**Key Accountabilities:**

**Patient Focus Core Behaviors:**

- Collaborate and support the health care team in the delivery of quality evidence-based patient-focused care.
- Provide/direct nursing care throughout the life span with consideration of the aging process, developmental, and cultural patterns in each step of the nursing process.
- Identify and allocate environmental technical personnel resources needed to meet the needs of patients, families, and colleagues.
- Participate in quality assessment and improvement programs to evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered.
- Enhance unit behaviors through encouragement of education and implementation of new concepts and technology.
- Provide leadership in the development of policies, procedures, standards of care, and critical paths to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Assess unit acuity and provide in-time support to units across the division.
- Support patient flow and capacity initiatives across the division to include ensuring the timely admission and discharge of patients and supporting coordination of care efforts.
- Lead and assist with multidisciplinary team rounding.
- Support unit staff to decompress acuity and de-escalate agitated patients safely while managing restraint initiatives.

**Financial Management Core Behaviors:**

- Effectively utilize resources to develop cost-efficient delivery of high-quality services.
- Develop and utilize critical paths that provide quality cost-efficient guides to patient care.
- Encourage financial conscientious staff with stimulation to participate in the development of cost-effective ideas and plans.
- Assist in the development of capital and operational budgets defined for the unit.
- Monitor staff compliance to schedule through weekly payroll.

**Departmental/Organizational Support Core Behaviors:**

- Contribute to the organizational plan for development of short and long-term goals.
- Provide unit management coverage in collaboration with the Clinical Manager.
- Direct and supervise unit staff.
- Identify and resolve nursing care conflicts and problems related to the unit.
- Communicate the status of unit operations, activities, and issues to the Clinical Manager, Advanced Practice Manager, and/or Director.
- Participate in unit management meetings and recommend fiscal/patient care objectives, standards, and goals.
- Chair unit staff meetings in collaboration with the Clinical Manager.
- Collaborate with nursing faculty to facilitate students meeting educational needs.
- Participate in the formation of policy procedures standards.
- Participate on organizational committees.
- Comply with TJC standards.

**Clinical Practice Management / Development Core Behaviors:**

- Assist in the advancement of team participation by helping the health care team achieve and maintain clinical excellence.
- Remain current on the latest concepts, techniques, and methods relative to areas of responsibility.
- Demonstrate flexibility and recognize the needs for the overall organization.
- Participate in professional organizations.
- Analyze data and identify opportunities for improvement in patient care.
- Maintain open lines of communication with all members of the health care team.
- Create an environment that promotes and supports active patient and family participation in all aspects of informed decision-making.
- Demonstrate 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.
- Participate in other leadership responsibilities as assigned.

**Performance Standards:**

- Oversee departmental activities ensuring that area policies and procedures are maintained while supervising subordinate staff.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of nursing practices within assigned clinical area.
- Interpret and respond to acute patient-care needs.

**Qualifications - Education**

- Baccalaureate in Nursing; Masters preferred (Nursing or related Health Care field acceptable).
- Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
- BLS certification.

**Qualifications - Experience**

- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills.

**Supervision**

- Work in collaboration with unit leadership to schedule, train, assign work, participate in evaluation, and when necessary recommend discipline and discharge of subordinate personnel when appropriate.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

**Location**

Rhode Island Hospital, USA: RI: Providence

**Work Type**

Part Time

**Shift**

Shift 2

**Union**

Non-Union

Assistant Clinical Mgr

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. 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. Other information: 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. Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 3 Union: UNAP<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?6QYARKSVQFPUupeB7OJJiwf" width="0" height="0" />

Registered Nurse Respiratory Unit

Summary: Under the general supervision of respiratory care management the respiratory care practitioner provides clinical patient care assessments initiation and modification of respiratory care procedures and therapies to neonatal pediatric and adult patient populations. Responsibilities: Evaluates assesses and performs prescribed clinical procedures and therapy by order of a licensed medical provider in compliance with department policies and procedures.Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or intervention and offers recommendations on patient care to the medical staff.Responsible to evaluate assess and maintain equipment used in the delivery of Respiratory Care therapeutic modalities.Provides clinical instruction and in service education for students new employees other health care professionals patients and family members as assigned.Provides safe and effective service to the Code Response Team Rapid Response/Fast Team.Understands and implements hospital policies regarding infection control and bio-hazard waste procedures.Records all pertinent data and treatment information at the time of treatment on the approved flow sheets or EMR. Will safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of all patient medical information.Assumes lead responsibilities as delegated. Other information: BASIC KNOWLEDGE and QUALIFICATIONS:Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.Associates Degree in an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.Certified Respiratory Therapists who will become Registered Respiratory Therapists within six (6) months of hire.Registered as a respiratory therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care.<ul><li> Required Respiratory Care Practitioner License from the State of Rhode Island </li><li> Required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association </li></ul> Interpersonal skills to instruct and calm patients. Analytic skills to interpret blood gas reports calculate results of pulmonary function tests and synthesize interrelated data from various medical disciplines. Leadership ability to establish priorities assign work to practitioners when assigned charge responsibilities and instruct students.Ability to operate all respiratory therapy and diagnostic testing equipment.EXPERIENCE: One year of experience as a respiratory care practitioner preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Prolonged standing and walking. Exposed to all patient elements. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. Repeated bending squatting stooping. Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use computer keyboard and other common office equipment. Any hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 3 Union: UNAP<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?8vtR65FWeb%2bQZj2OVabgrAg" width="0" height="0" />

**Respiratory Care Practitioner**

Under the general supervision of respiratory care management, the respiratory care practitioner provides clinical patient care assessments, initiation, and modification of respiratory care procedures and therapies to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations.

**Job Description**

- Evaluates, assesses, and performs prescribed clinical procedures and therapy by order of a licensed medical provider in compliance with department policies and procedures.
- Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or intervention and offers recommendations on patient care to the medical staff.
- Responsible for evaluating, assessing, and maintaining equipment used in the delivery of respiratory care therapeutic modalities.
- Provides clinical instruction and in-service education for students, new employees, other health care professionals, patients, and family members as assigned.
- Provides safe and effective service to the Code Response Team Rapid Response/Fast Team.
- Understands and implements hospital policies regarding infection control and bio-hazard waste procedures.
- Records all pertinent data and treatment information at the time of treatment on the approved flow sheets or EMR. Will safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of all patient medical information.
- Assumes lead responsibilities as delegated.

**Requirements**

- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
- Associates Degree in an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.
- Certified Respiratory Therapists who will become Registered Respiratory Therapists within six (6) months of hire.
- Registered as a respiratory therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Required Respiratory Care Practitioner License from the State of Rhode Island.
- Required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.
- Interpersonal skills to instruct and calm patients.
- Analytic skills to interpret blood gas reports, calculate results of pulmonary function tests, and synthesize interrelated data from various medical disciplines.
- Leadership ability to establish priorities, assign work to practitioners when assigned charge responsibilities, and instruct students.
- Ability to operate all respiratory therapy and diagnostic testing equipment.

**Experience**

- One year of experience as a respiratory care practitioner preferred.

**Work Environment and Physical Requirements**

- Prolonged standing and walking. Exposed to all patient elements. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. Repeated bending, squatting, stooping. Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use computer keyboard and other common office equipment. Any hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.

**Supervisory Responsibility**

- None

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

**Location**

Rhode Island Hospital, USA: RI: Providence

**Work Type**

Full Time

**Shift**

Shift 3

**Union**

UNAP

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Work Schedule: Week 1: Sunday 3:30p-12a Thursday 2p-10:30p & Friday 3:30p-12a Week 2: Tuesday 2p-10:30p Wednesday 2p-10:30p & Saturday 3:30p-12a Summary: Under the general supervision of the Ultrasound Manager Lead Ultrasound Technologist and following established procedures performs diagnostic procedures to assist the physician in the diagnostic and treatment of illness and injuries by using ultrasound equipment which uses the principles of sonography to produce images giving size and depth of the tissue being studied. All essential functions performed in the position reflect age specific needs of the geriatric adult and pediatric patients. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and Rhode Island Hospital mission vision and values with consideration of the life span including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns Responsibilities: Reviews and/or records pertinent history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results. Positions patient and instructs patient regarding the procedure to obtain and affect the desired diagnostic result specified by the physician. Conducts scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment; moves scanner over specified body area adjusts equipment to focus and records anatomical pathophysiological data on film. Assists physician in procedures such as localizations biopsies and aspirations by confirming the location of the cyst using ultrasound equipment marking on the patients body handing instruments and equipment to physician scanning the patient using ultrasound equipment at designated intervals during the procedure while maintaining aseptic conditions taking ultrasound images and cleaning the treatment area upon completion of procedures. Assembles all necessary information and film including own impressions of the case and presents them to the physician for interpretation. Reviews orders for their appropriateness and contacts referring doctor with any questions. Reviews daily procedures and schedules examinations notifies transport service to ensure that patients are transported to the area for examination. Orders picks up and stores supplies required for ultrasound procedures and checks expiration dates for supplies and medications. Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area submitting maintenance requests as necessary. Responsible for cleaning scanning room daily and between patients for optimal infection control. Assumes responsibility for the safety mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographers care. Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic department including participation in the maintenance of accreditation. Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals referral or commercial agencies. Provides for clinical experience of diagnostic medical sonography students instructing and guiding students through ultrasound procedures. Provides on the job instruction to employees in ultrasound procedures. May provide instruction to individuals outside the department. Perform other work-related duties as assigned. Other information: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: One year of formal training in an accredited School of Ultrasound or four years experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer. Must hold a current CPR certification from AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers. Ability to operate ultrasound equipment lifts and moves patients into correct position. Analytical skills to determine best method of obtaining the desired results. Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress as well as staff members and physicians. ARDMS certification is required. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Twelve months training in ultrasonography through accredited ultrasound program or the criteria set forth by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and eligibility to sit for the board examination. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Generally good with some exposure to radiation but there is little chance of injury when established safety precautions are followed. Frequent standing and lifting and positioning of patients is required. Some visual strain due to working in dimly-lighted rooms and observing viewing screens. Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence Work Type: Part Time Shift: Shift 2 Union: UNAP <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?s9C9mpSRxCh56LnYLNJg2Qi" width="0" height="0" />

**Ultrasound Technologist**

Join our team at Brown University Health, where you will play a vital role in providing patient-centered care in accordance with our mission, vision, and values. This position involves performing diagnostic procedures using ultrasound equipment to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries.

**Job Description**

- Under the general supervision of the Ultrasound Manager and Lead Ultrasound Technologist, perform diagnostic procedures using ultrasound equipment.
- Review and record pertinent history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
- Position patients and instruct them regarding the procedure to obtain the desired diagnostic results specified by the physician.
- Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment; adjust equipment to focus and record anatomical pathophysiological data.
- Assist physicians in procedures such as localizations, biopsies, and aspirations by confirming the location of cysts using ultrasound equipment.
- Assemble all necessary information and film, including impressions of the case, and present them to the physician for interpretation.
- Review orders for appropriateness and contact referring doctors with any questions.
- Maintain ultrasound equipment and work area, submitting maintenance requests as necessary.
- Responsible for cleaning the scanning room daily and between patients for optimal infection control.
- Provide clinical experience for diagnostic medical sonography students and on-the-job instruction to employees in ultrasound procedures.

**Requirements**

- One year of formal training in an accredited School of Ultrasound or four years of experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer.
- Current CPR certification from AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
- Ability to operate ultrasound equipment and lift/move patients into correct positions.
- ARDMS certification is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.

**Work Environment and Physical Requirements**

- Generally good working conditions with some exposure to radiation; established safety precautions minimize injury risk.
- Frequent standing, lifting, and positioning of patients is required.
- Some visual strain due to working in dimly-lit rooms and observing viewing screens.

**Other Information**

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Ultrasound Technologist

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. 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. Other information: 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. Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 3 Union: UNAP<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NjfZMvqqLd%2b8rU%2bjwRs0owj" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

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.

**Job Description**

- 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.

**Requirements**

- 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.
- 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.

**Community Overview**

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

**Location**

Rhode Island Hospital, USA: RI: Providence

**Work Type**

Full Time

**Shift**

Shift 3

**Union**

UNAP

Registered Nurse Cardiothoracic ICU

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager (or designee) and within hospital and departmental policies and procedures the professional registered nurse acts as a patient advocate in the application of the nursing process. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Responsibilities: Recognizes and reports deviations from patient or established norms. Identifies deviations from established norms not related to chief patients complaints. Reports patients responses to treatment(s) and documents nursing interventions. Provides basic comfort and support according to patient needs. Fosters patient(s) and family participation in achieving optimum level of patients functioning and performing activities of daily living. Sets priorities in individual patients assignments. Seeks guidance and resources when necessary in management of patient care. Identifies and assesses emergency situations. Initiates appropriate response and intervention. Plans for potential needs during emergency situations. Defines nursing diagnosis and expected patients outcomes. May modify nursing plan of care based on diagnosis and/or outcomes. Documents on appropriate nursing assessment forms. Implements nursing interventions and evaluates based on patients outcomes. Modifies plan or care accordingly including documentation. The Registered Nurse maintains knowledge of contemporary professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act. Attends training and retraining as needed to maintain current knowledge of hospital and patients care practices and procedures. Utilizes established protocols and collaborates with the health team to facilitate therapeutic interventions and attainment of desired patient outcomes. Participates in quality improvement processes and risk management activities. Attends unit-based or hospital meetings to facilitate patient care management. Functions in a cooperative and productive manner in the work environment. Integrates complete physical assessment with nursing assessment and records reviews in developing a comprehensive and individualized plan of care. Follows all documentation guidelines per policy and procedure. Maintains quality assurance safety environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies procedures and objectives. Maintains safe environment for patients visitors and staff. Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining and advancing clinical and professional competency. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Provides functional guidance and direction to LPNs CNAs and other licensed personnel as required. May assume shift charge responsibility on an assigned unit. Responsibility includes maintaining an overview of unit activities and delegating work responsibilities with equitable assignments. Makes bed and patient assignments and assigns primary patients to staff. Other information: OTHER INFORMATION Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing associates degree in nursing required Baccalaureate in nursing preferred. Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association) Conformity to the Code of Professional Nurses. Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Registered nurses should develop general proficiency as a staff nurse within three months of employment. For specialty unit general nursing experience appropriate to the specialty is preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged standing and walking Exposure to all patient elements Repeated bending squatting lifting and stooping SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None. Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Newport Hospital USA:RI:Newport Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 3 Union: Non-Union<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?xAZl2OSnWhLfTu8kwB9niQk" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

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

**Job Description**

- Recognizes and reports deviations from patient or established norms.
- Identifies deviations from established norms not related to chief patients' complaints.
- Reports patients' responses to treatment(s) and documents nursing interventions.
- Provides basic comfort and support according to patient needs.
- Fosters patient(s) and family participation in achieving optimum levels of patient functioning and performing activities of daily living.
- Sets priorities in individual patient assignments.
- Seeks guidance and resources when necessary in the management of patient care.
- Identifies and assesses emergency situations. Initiates appropriate response and intervention. Plans for potential needs during emergency situations.
- Defines nursing diagnosis and expected patient outcomes. May modify nursing plan of care based on diagnosis and/or outcomes. Documents on appropriate nursing assessment forms.
- Implements nursing interventions and evaluates based on patient outcomes. Modifies plan of care accordingly including documentation.
- Maintains knowledge of contemporary professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act. Attends training and retraining as needed to maintain current knowledge of hospital and patient care practices and procedures.
- Utilizes established protocols and collaborates with the health team to facilitate therapeutic interventions and attainment of desired patient outcomes.
- Participates in quality improvement processes and risk management activities. Attends unit-based or hospital meetings to facilitate patient care management.
- Functions in a cooperative and productive manner in the work environment.
- Integrates complete physical assessment with nursing assessment and records reviews in developing a comprehensive and individualized plan of care.
- Follows all documentation guidelines per policy and procedure.
- Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining and advancing clinical and professional competency.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
- Provides functional guidance and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and other licensed personnel as required.
- May assume shift charge responsibility on an assigned unit. Responsibility includes maintaining an overview of unit activities and delegating work responsibilities with equitable assignments. Makes bed and patient assignments and assigns primary patients to staff.

**Requirements**

- 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.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; associate's degree in nursing required, baccalaureate in nursing preferred.
- Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association).
- Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island.
- Registered nurses should develop general proficiency as a staff nurse within three months of employment. For specialty unit, general nursing experience appropriate to the specialty is preferred.

**Work Environment and Physical Requirements**

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

**Supervisory Responsibility**

- None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

**Location**

Newport Hospital, USA: RI: Newport

**Work Type**

Full Time

**Shift**

Shift 3

**Union**

Non-Union

Registered Nurse

Summary: The Assistant Clinical Manager is a first line manager who in collaboration with the Clinical Manager directs nursing care and coordinates resources for a specified unit and performs administrative activities while providing leadership and support to staff. Responsibilities: The Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) collaborates and supports the health care team in the delivery of quality and fiscally responsible patient-focused care as evidenced by providing/directing nursing care throughout the life span with consideration of the aging process developmental and cultural patterns in each step of the nursing process. Monitors and evaluates the assignment of patient care to the appropriate nursing personnel based on patient needs and acuity level. Provides guidance regarding patient care and other job-related requirements. Develops employees by monitoring intervening and interacting when appropriate after assessing and evaluating the nursing care provided. Participates in quality assessment and improvement programs in order to evaluate effectiveness of care delivered. Enhances unit behaviors through encouragement of education implementation of new concepts and technology. Provides leadership in the development of policies procedures standards of care and critical paths to promote positive patient outcomes. The ACM facilitates stimulates and evaluates human resources to provide quality cost efficient patient care by staffing the patient care unit to meet patient need based on the ANA staffing principles. Documents and communicates staff performance with recommendations for quality and growth. Develops unit staffing schedule to provide a fiscally sound and safe staffing pattern which meets patient and family needs and expectation. Identifies staff educational needs and works with the Clinical Manager and Nursing Staff Development Specialist to promote learning. Identifies and resolves nursing care conflicts related to the unit. Participates in the development and administration of annual performance appraisals and developmental goals under the direction and approval of the Clinical Manager Collaborates with Nursing Faculty and students to meet educational needs. Participates in the staff recruitment and retention process. Participates in the implementation of disciplinary action with respect to The Miriam Hospital Personnel Policies and Procedures. Effectively utilizes resources to develop cost efficient delivery of high quality services by the development and utilization of quality cost-efficient patient care. Assists in the development of capital and operational budgets defined for the unit. Encourages staff to develop and implement new concepts and technology into nursing practice. Monitors payroll. Contributes to the organizational plan for development of short and long-term goals by providing unit management coverage in collaboration with the Clinical Manager directing and supervising unit staff and communicating the status of unit operations activities and issues to the Clinical Manager or appropriate discipline. Participates in unit management meetings and recommends fiscal/patient care objectives standards and goals. Chairs unit staff meetings in collaboration with the Clinical Manager.Participates in the formation of policy procedures and standards organizational committees and compliance to TJC standards. Ensures the highest standards of patient-focused care by assisting the health care team to achieve and maintain clinical excellence by remaining current on the latest concepts techniques and methods relative to areas of responsibility Collaborates with the health care team to foster communication with patients sand family members to facilitate positive patient outcomes and discharge planning. Other information: 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.QUALIFICATIONS-EDUCATION:Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Candidates matriculated into a BSN program will be considered. Maintains an active CEU/Education file. QUALIFICATIONS-EXPERIENCE:Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills. Maintains mandatory skills; remains current in practice and technology; is an active member of professional organization. SUPERVISION:Supervisory responsibility for up to 40 FTEs. Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1 Union: Non-Union<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?kW%2bUkb41TFDesq4ljXxlTAl" width="0" height="0" />

**Assistant Clinical Manager**

The Assistant Clinical Manager is a first-line manager who, in collaboration with the Clinical Manager, directs nursing care and coordinates resources for a specified unit while performing administrative activities and providing leadership and support to staff.

**Job Description**

- Collaborates and supports the health care team in the delivery of quality and fiscally responsible patient-focused care.
- Monitors and evaluates the assignment of patient care to the appropriate nursing personnel based on patient needs and acuity level.
- Provides guidance regarding patient care and other job-related requirements.
- Develops employees by monitoring, intervening, and interacting when appropriate after assessing and evaluating the nursing care provided.
- Participates in quality assessment and improvement programs to evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered.
- Enhances unit behaviors through encouragement of education and implementation of new concepts and technology.
- Provides leadership in the development of policies, procedures, standards of care, and critical paths to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Facilitates, stimulates, and evaluates human resources to provide quality, cost-efficient patient care by staffing the patient care unit to meet patient needs based on ANA staffing principles.
- Documents and communicates staff performance with recommendations for quality and growth.
- Develops unit staffing schedule to provide a fiscally sound and safe staffing pattern that meets patient and family needs and expectations.
- Identifies staff educational needs and works with the Clinical Manager and Nursing Staff Development Specialist to promote learning.
- Identifies and resolves nursing care conflicts related to the unit.
- Participates in the development and administration of annual performance appraisals and developmental goals under the direction and approval of the Clinical Manager.
- Collaborates with Nursing Faculty and students to meet educational needs.
- Participates in the staff recruitment and retention process.
- Participates in the implementation of disciplinary action with respect to The Miriam Hospital Personnel Policies and Procedures.
- Effectively utilizes resources to develop cost-efficient delivery of high-quality services by developing and utilizing quality cost-efficient patient care.
- Assists in the development of capital and operational budgets defined for the unit.
- Encourages staff to develop and implement new concepts and technology into nursing practice.
- Monitors payroll.
- Contributes to the organizational plan for development of short and long-term goals by providing unit management coverage in collaboration with the Clinical Manager, directing and supervising unit staff, and communicating the status of unit operations, activities, and issues to the Clinical Manager or appropriate discipline.
- Participates in unit management meetings and recommends fiscal/patient care objectives, standards, and goals. Chairs unit staff meetings in collaboration with the Clinical Manager.
- Participates in the formation of policy procedures, standards, organizational committees, and compliance with TJC standards.
- Ensures the highest standards of patient-focused care by assisting the health care team to achieve and maintain clinical excellence by remaining current on the latest concepts, techniques, and methods relative to areas of responsibility.
- Collaborates with the health care team to foster communication with patients and family members to facilitate positive patient outcomes and discharge planning.

**Requirements**

- Licensure as a 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.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Candidates matriculated into a BSN program will be considered. Maintains an active CEU/Education file.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills. Maintains mandatory skills; remains current in practice and technology; is an active member of a professional organization.

**Supervision**

- Supervisory responsibility for up to 40 FTEs.

**Work Information**

- Location: The Miriam Hospital, USA:RI:Providence
- Work Type: Full Time
- Shift: Shift 1
- Union: Non-Union

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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