Nurse Practitioner (Part-TIme, up to 19 hours)

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI invites a Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time, up to 19 hours) to provide independent clinical care within Student Health Services. The role includes comprehensive physicals, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions under written protocol, with documentation and collaboration with physicians.

The position requires Rhode Island RN and Nurse Practitioner licenses, DEA registration, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Current Rhode Island Registered Nurse license.
• Rhode Island Registered Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive privileges.
• Federal DEA registration and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and develop holistic care plans.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, independently prescribing medications within protocol.
• Maintain accurate, auditable clinical records and refer patients to specialists with follow-up.

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (Part-TIme, up to 19 hours)

Posting Number: SF02235

Position Type: Professional Staff

Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Range: $70hr

Department: Medical Services

Campus Location: Kingston

Job Description Summary

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is theState's flagship public research university, as well as the landgrant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. Themain campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and theBay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near majorbeaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutesfrom Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, andNew York City.

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide independent clinical care, assessing,diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic conditions within the scope of Student Health Servicesand Rhode Island General Laws, Chapter 5-34, in collaboration with other licensed healthcare professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform comprehensivephysical examinations and develop holistic care plans. Diagnose and treat acute and chronicconditions, independently prescribing and administering medications and therapeutics withinwritten protocol. Maintain accurate, auditable clinical records. Refer patients to specialistsand conduct follow-up. Consult and collaborate with physicians, particularly on complex cases, andinitiate emergency treatment as needed. Participate in developing clinical protocols,quality improvement, and peer review. Provide health promotion and wellnesscounseling.

Schedule and Status

This is a part-time, non-benefited position ofup to 19 hours per week. The Medical Director sets days and hours based on clinical coverageneeds. A non-standard work week may be required.

Licenses and Certifications

Current Rhode Island Registered Nurselicense; Rhode Island Registered Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive privileges; Federal DEA registration; and CPR certification.

Environmental Conditions

The incumbent is not substantiallyexposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date: 10/10/2026