Convenient Care Float Nurse Practitioner

General Responsibilities:

The faculty nurse practitioner is responsible for providing primary medical care, within the limits of the training of a nurse practitioner, to assigned patients. The nurse practitioner is a licensed, autonomous provider executing professional clinical judgment in the care of Thundermist patients, according to the guidelines, policies and procedures set forth by Thundermist Health Center, and in accordance with the precepting terms agreed upon by both Thundermist and the University of RI.

Required Qualifications:

1. RI RN and NPP Licensure

2. ANA Certification in the specialty of practice (family medicine, internal medicine, women's health, or pediatrics)

3. Ongoing CEU to update skills/therapies

Physical Effort/Environment:

Moderate physical activity: walking, standing, and stooping. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens, respiratory disease, and other infectious diseases, and other biohazards material requiring universal standard precautions for medical practitioners. Manual dexterity needed for certain medical procedures. Clinical environment in ambulatory based settings and home-based care.

Work Schedule Demands:
Schedule will include a commitment to every other weekend and a shared commitment to cover holidays. This is a float position, and will include shifts in Woonsocket, West Warwick and Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Communication

Skills:

Exceptional oral and written skills needed. Proficient in all applicable medical

terminology. Bilingual capacity in Spanish or Laotian is a plus. Good interpersonal skills

are needed.

Confidentiality of Information:

Access all medical records and select clinical quality data

Significant

Job Functions:

Clinical:

1. Patient care - history, physical exam, anticipatory education/guidance in pediatrics, management of acute and chronic illness

2. Maintenance of complete/accurate patient records

3. Accountable for patient care provided and supervision of nurse practitioner students assigned

Administrative:

1. Peer chart review on rotating basis

2. Participation in departmental, and team meetings.

3. TBD