Convenient Care Nurse Practitioner- Float

Thundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles.

Please note, effective September 1,2021, all Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider.

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:

RI RN and NPP Licensure
ANA Certification in the specialty of practice (family medicine, internal medicine, women's health, or pediatrics)
Ongoing CEU to update skills/therapies
Physical Effort/Environment:

Moderate physical activity: walking, standing, and stooping. Potential exposure to bloodborne 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.

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.
Significant Job Functions:

Clinical:

Patient care - history, physical exam, anticipatory education/guidance in pediatrics, management of acute and chronic illness
Maintenance of complete/accurate patient records
Accountable for patient care provided and supervision of nurse practitioner students assigned
Administrative:

Peer chart review on rotating basis
Participation in departmental, and team meetings.
Confidentiality of Information :

Thundermist is dedicated in securing the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply to state and federal guidelines in accessing sensitive information. Additionally, this role will have access to sensitive agency information. The incumbent must apply strict confidentiality.

ADA & EEOC Statement:

Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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