What are the responsibilities and job description for the Convenient Care Float Nurse Practitioner position at Thundermist Health Center?
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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