Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 152,250; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse in Rhode Island to provide patient care by conducting general check-ups and treatments. Applicants must hold a master's degree from an accredited program, have two years of related experience, and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island. This role involves both clinical and administrative hours and offers a competitive salary range of $120,000.00 to $152,250.00 annually.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an advanced nurse practitioner program.
• Two years of related experience, preferably in urgent care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and preventative care for patients.
• Educate patients about preventive care and treatments.
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Promote a safety-conscious workplace.

Skills

Patient education

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Leadership qualities

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Licensure as Registered Nurse in Rhode Island

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Job description

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Medical Director, 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 or 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. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide general and preventative care, conduct check‑ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests, and prescribe medications for children and adults.
• Educate patients about preventative care and the prescribed treatments.
• Manage patients who do not require complex medical management or specialized treatment.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients.
• Communicate appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.
• Complete charting and required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Active participation in the development and review of office policies and procedures.
• Promote a safety‑conscious workforce.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
• BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Graduation with a master’s degree from an accredited advanced nurse practitioner program; Certified Family Nurse Practitioner; Current licensure as an ARNP in the State of Rhode Island; Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Knowledge of basic emergency department, internal medicine, generalist, occupational medicine, 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

Two years of related experience required. Prior experience as a medic or within an urgent care or emergency department setting preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Pay Range: $120,000.00–$152,250.00

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: CM-East Providence – East Providence Internal Medicine-450 Vet – 450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, Rhode Island 02914

Work Type: 32 Clinical Hours, 8 Administrative Hours

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No