Nursing Jobs in Providence, RI
$90,417.60 - $146,640 / year
Summary Summary: Reports to the Manager or Director of Case Management. Provides coordinated care support to facilitate and expedite patient care services. Participates in daily rounds and collaborates with the clinical healthcare team across the patient care continuum to include preadmission and post hospital discharge. As a member of that team, shares responsibility for the implementation of the discharge plan; ensures efficient and effective delivery of patient care services through the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources. Full time, part time per diem and job share schedules available. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In Addition To Our Values, All Employees Are Expected To Demonstrate The Core Success Factors Which Tell Us How We Work Together And How We Get Things Done. The Core Success Factors Include Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate Responsibilities Partners with medical staff and other members of the healthcare team in collaboration with the patient/family to facilitate the plan of care for a defined patient population across the continuum of care. Identifies a high-risk patient population within the caseload for care management assessment screening and targets interventions in conjunction with the healthcare team within one business day of patient admission. Participates in daily care rounds to collaborate with members of the patient 's healthcare team as well as to evaluate and facilitate development and implementation of the discharge planning process. Develops the initial patient discharge plan and reviews with patient, family members and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Reassesses the discharge plan daily during collaborative care rounds. Proactively builds post hospital referrals and sends to the Transition Care Coordinator when indicated to facilitate timely discharge. Delivers Important Message follow-up notices to all Medicare patients according to CMS regulations. Follows CMS and DOH regulations in relationship to discharge guidelines and patient rights. Coordinates the length of stay with the physician care team and patient. Ensures team is informed of insurance qualifiers that may affect the discharge plan. Discuss approaching discharge readiness of patients. Identify and assess readmitted patients and complex patients in collaboration with members of the healthcare team to coordinate discharge. Advocates for the patient and advises the patient regarding financial implications of their discharge plan when coordinating care for the patient. Communicates the discharge plan, including post facility agency acceptance, to patients, families and all members of the care team. Documents final discharge disposition in progress notes. Develops appropriate patient care reports to ensure safe patient handovers occur as a patient is transferred from one patient care area to the next. Provides care plan direction for the advancement of a patient care delivery system which supports managed care strategies and decreases readmission risk. Acts as a change agent by identifying opportunities to improve patient flow and reduce service delays through problem resolution and follow-up. Demonstrates a fundamental grounding in nursing theory and practice with a clinical background within a defined content area. Remains current on the latest concepts techniques and methods relative to his/her service. Demonstrates knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations. Reviews and acts as a change agent by identifying opportunities to improve patient flow and identifies and reduces service delays through problem resolution and follow-up. Identifies and tracks service and discharge patient delays. Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities as requested: i.e. OpX teams weekly long LOS reviews interdisciplinary rounds readmission reviews. Participates in Orienting of New staff as requested. Participates in ongoing education-related professional activities and affiliations to maintain an advanced level of knowledge of patient care services third party payer and managed care requirements and case management. Minimum Qualifications Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Basic Knowledge Graduate of a School of Nursing with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Bachelor 's Degree Required Certification in Case Management by a nationally recognized organization preferred. AHA BLS Provider Required. Experience Three years of clinical experience with recent experience in case management, community case management, patient navigation, or discharge planning is strongly preferred. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are required to provide guidance to and communicate daily with healthcare professionals, patients and families. Must exhibit a collaborative approach and method of communication to interact successfully on as daily basis with a wide and diverse population of both health care providers insurers patients and their families. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including email and Outlook calendar and have basic keyboarding skills. Work Environment And Physical Requirements General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care. Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and disease is minimized and controlled by adherence to Hospital Infection Control policy and procedures. Must be able to make hospital rounds through various patient care areas either by walking or through some other mobile means. Visual acuity and finger dexterity is needed to review and carry medical records navigate through automated system screens and type on a typical computer terminal keyboard. Lifting of up to 10 lbs. may be necessary to transport items from one care unit to the next. Independent Action Responds to individual patient-care situations demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired through education certification and work experience. Supervisory Responsibility None. Pay Range $90,417.60-$146,640.00 Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type Monday - Friday 8am-430pm, Rotating weekends and holidays Work Shift Day Driving Required No Union United Nurses And Allied Professional $101,375 - $131,790 / year
Overview About the Position: This position is located at Naval Health Clinic New England, Newport, Rhode Island. Naval Station Newport (NAVSTA Newport) is a United States Navy base located in the city of Newport and the town of Middletown, Rhode Island. Naval Station Newport is home to the Naval War College and the Naval Justice School. It once was the homeport for Cruiser Destroyer Force Atlantic (COMCRUDESLANT), which relocated to Naval Station Norfolk in the early 1970s. In 1989 the base was added to the National Priorities List, after contamination had been discovered years earlier. Newport now maintains inactive ships at its pier facilities, along with the United States Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research vessels. In 2005 NAVSTA Newport gained over five hundred billets, in addition to receiving, again, the Officer Candidate School (OCS), the Naval Supply Corps School (in 2011), and several other activities, to include a few Army Reserve units. As of 2022 Naval Station Newport, encompasses 1,063 acres on the west coast of Aquidneck Island in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Middletown, Rhode Island, and Newport, Rhode Island. The Base also encompasses the northern third of Gould Island (Rhode Island) in the Town of Jamestown, RI. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ - A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.- Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.- Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.- This is a Direct Hire Solicitation *Salary: $101,375 - $131,790 per year* Responsibilities Administers health care services in an outpatient setting in compliance with state and federal regulations and meets professional standards, including BUMED policies, and the requirements of designated regulatory agencies. Evaluates patients with acute/minor and chronic illnesses, providing compassionate, competent care and follow-up. Makes appropriate diagnosis based on history, physical exams, and appropriate laboratory and ancillary studies, as indicated. Prescribes approved medications and other therapeutic agents. Assesses individuals and develops a care plan based on physical and psycho-social status and on the needs of the patient. Orders appropriate ancillary services, such as radiographs, electrocardiograms (EKGs),and other procedures. Performs Other Duties as Assigned Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement: Advanced Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Ambulatory): Degree: A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Advanced Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Ambulatory) is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Family, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).Foreign Degree: Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program. The certification program consists of a credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and evidence of passing one of the approved English Language Proficiency examinations. A copy of the CGFNS Certificate is required.Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Practitioner/Ambulatory or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes: performing patient physicals; diagnosing patients based on physical; counseling patients and families. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).OR Defense Health Agency Nurse Experience Exemption : You are exempt from the one year specialized experience requirement if you were previously employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War for at least one year, or are currently employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War, AND after commencing work as a nurse or practical nurse in the Department of War obtained a bachelor's degree or graduate degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program.(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. 
