Nurse Practitioner

Lifespan; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 127,504 - 161,782; Full time

Job summary

Lifespan is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in East Providence, Rhode Island, to provide compassionate patient care by assessing, planning, and treating patients. You will perform examinations and educate patients while ensuring high-quality healthcare standards.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree or equivalent experience and is licensed in Rhode Island. This position requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient-focused care.

The role offers a day shift working 8 hours from 8 AM to 5 PM with no driving required.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner or licensed Physician Assistant.
• Must have knowledge of internal medicine and family practice procedures.
• One year of related experience required, two years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and treat patient needs in a primary care setting.
• Order laboratory tests and prescribe medications.
• Perform minor surgical procedures as needed.
• Educate patients about preventative care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

BLS certification

Education

Master's degree from an accredited advanced practice program

Bachelor's Degree for Physician Assistant

Job description

SUMMARY

Reports to the Medical Director and the Director of Operations; will provide compassionate and excellent patient care by performing courteous, efficient, and accurate service. Assists with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations.

Mentors clinical personnel, and serves as a liaison with patients, staff, providers, and leadership. Can perform independently and as part of a treatment team.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess, plan, and treat patient needs within a primary care setting and triage patients of all ages.
• Order medically indicated labs, x‑rays, ECG's, point‑of‑care tests, injections, referrals, and prescribe medications/treatments.
• Perform minor surgical procedures such as lacerations and incision and drainage.
• Consult with other Providers on medical care as necessary.
• Maintain and adequate patient flow on‑site by directing and communicating clearly with assisting clinical staff.
• Maintain quality assurance of charts and testing.
• Handle telephone calls and follow up care about services rendered from patients, providers, company accounts, as well as other clinical staff.
• Attend required provider/staff meetings.
• Maintain excellent and timely patient records for clinical use, billing use, Physician and peer review.
• Educate patients about preventative care and the prescribed treatments.
• Manage patients who do not require complex medical management or specialized treatment.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, and implement individual patient care appropriate to the age and specific needs of the patient.
• Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.
• Complete charting and required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Active participation in the development/review of office policies and procedures as well as instructional handouts
• Promotes a safety‑conscious work force.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree from an accredited advanced practice program; Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

One of the following current licensures in the State of Rhode Island:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant: Bachelor's Degree and a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program. Must be certified by NCCPA. Current license as a physician assistant in the State of Rhode Island is required.

Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Knowledge of internal medicine, generalist and family practice procedures required.

Organizational and analytical skills necessary to maintain efficient workflow.

Ability to adjust responsibilities to accommodate a fast‑paced work environment while maintaining excellent customer service and staff interactions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively and courteously deal with patients and families, clients, coworkers, clinical staff and physicians.

Progressive thinking for budget, training and quality issues.

Strong leadership qualities.

EXPERIENCE

One year of related experience required, two years preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

PAY RANGE

$127,504.00-$161,782.40

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.

LOCATION

East Providence-375 Wampanoag Trail - 375 Wampanoag Trail East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

WORK TYPE

8-5

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

8 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED

No