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Job ID: JR-104646
Entity: Rhode Island Hospital
Location Name: Rhode Island Hospital
City, State: Providence, RI
Work Type: PART TIME
Hours Per Week: 20
Shift: Day
Posted Date: 1/23/2026

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigators and in collaboration with attending medical personnel, assists in the recruitment, protocol treatment, follow-up, and evaluation of populations at risk of acquiring HIV experiencing incarceration at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections.

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

Reviews patient information to identify potential study participants and initiates clinical research activities based upon established protocols with Brown University Health and the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. Upon approval of physician and consent of patient, schedules and conducts basic patient clinical assessment. Provides full information to patient about the study and any potential risks, completes appropriate enrollment forms, and ensures completion of consent forms. Maintains patient’s records and answers patient’s questions. Provides information on medical procedures and research protocols to participating patients during the study. Administers clinical activities per established clinical protocols, assists in patient’s assessment. Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to Principal Investigators and attending healthcare personnel. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient’s research records. Maintains required research hard copy and computerized data; generates required reports, records, statistics, etc. Collaborates with healthcare and other research personnel at Rhode Island Hospital, the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, and other participating sites. Maintains good employee and interdepartmental relations. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs; current literature; national, regional, and local meetings; and workshops. Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives. Participates in the analysis and reporting of research results. Assists in presenting research data at meetings. Maintains quality assurance in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Performs other related duties as required by investigators in the Division of General Internal Medicine. We believe that the job description for each employee fosters patient and family centered care in accordance with the Brown University Health mission, vision, and values and the philosophy of nursing at The Rhode Island Hospital. Each employee provides service with consideration of the lifespan, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Rhode Island. Conform to the Code of Professional Nurses. Understand the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Rhode Island, is responsible for maintaining a current knowledge of contemporary professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Nurse Practice Act. Completion of formal training program in specific phlebotomy techniques required. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of socioeconomic vulnerability, substance use, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE

At least one-year clinical experience preferably with patients with a history of substance use and/or incarceration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Any hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.

INDEPENDENT ACTION

Incumbent functions independently within scope of the clinical research study, generally refers problems lacking clear precedent to supervisor or appropriate member of interdepartmental team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

Pay Range

$35.70-$71.40

EEO Statement

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