HCA's needed for weekend care

Reports to clinical manager and under the general direction and supervision of the professional staff, assists in providing care to Emergency Department patients and their families from arrival to departure. Performs a variety of clerical and patient care assistive duties as a member of the Health care team. Brown University Health employee are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Brown University Health is actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.
Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health’s mission of "Delivering health with care" and successfully role model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Brown University Health Competencies which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Brown University Health Competencies include:
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care:
~ Assigned to any area within the emergency department.

Administers direct physical care and assists with other activities of daily living (ADLs).
Collects tests, records and reports selected specimen data. Sets up cardiac monitoring devices according to procedure. Assists with cardiac monitoring, runs 12 lead electrocardiogram (EKG). Utilizes side rails, restraints and assistive devices when available and necessary.
Maintains patient and family confidentially according to established hospital standards.
Serves as an active patient/family advocate.
Performs other duties within scope of care as assigned.
Responsible for emergency and safety conduct:
Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs and other infection control measures.
Reviews fire, disaster and infection control in manual.
Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.
Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to appropriate person.
Responsible for completion of clerical skills needed for efficient patient flow.
Organizes, prioritizes workload based on patient, unit/clinic needs. Files reports in charts accurately and maintains medical record.
Answers phones and intercom, using phone and intercom etiquette, and notifies appropriate staff.
Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately to execute orders, retrieve data and generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.
Accurately uses all existing computer systems and/or any new systems necessary to carry out job duties.
Faxes completed authorization for use of protected health information form to other health care providers, receives faxed information and files in the patient's records. Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the Net learning web site.
Utilizes computer skills to meet department needs.
Adheres to established RIH/Unit standards, policies and procedures (absenteeism, tardiness, badging, mandatory education, fire, safety, infection control and credentialing, HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines).
Pages physicians and others via the hospital page system, computer alpha paging, and the hospital emergency operator to page codes.
EKG’s, pulse oximetry, phlebotomy, minor non-sterile dressings, finger sticks, etc.
Provides assistance to physicians and nurses on the following procedures: set up for suture placement/removal, large or complicated dressing changes, line placement, endoscopic procedures, bone marrow, lumbar puncture, biopsies, NG tube insertions, etc.
Complete vital signs per hospital policy or as ordered by physician/RN request
Document patient’s reported pain using appropriate pain scale
Refers to registered nurse or physician all patients with medical issues and handles/refers non-medical needs.
Collects, labels and documents patient belongings and secures belongings appropriately.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.
Current Rhode Island registrations as a certified Nursing Assistant or Graduate of a Medical assistant training program (9 months or longer; Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Brown University Health, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each strep of the care process.
Basic computer skills required.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Read, write legibly and speak English.
Basic knowledge of the hospital’s patient care delivery orientation program.
Exposed to patient care environment with frequent standing, walking and sitting.

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

23.20-$23.66 Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type:
7am-730pm every other weekend/Holiday Work Shift:
No Union:
International Brotherhood Teamsters