Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. The NP will evaluate ambulatory patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with the medical team to coordinate post-ER and discharge care.

Responsibilities include direct ambulatory care, advanced assessment, patient education, and mentoring of healthcare providers. The position emphasizes patient-centered care within the Brown University Health system.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent; graduate of accredited NP program.
• Specialty certification required as NP.
• RI RN license or licensure via NCLEX/Compact; BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ambulatory care to patients.
• Develop and validate treatment plans with the care team.
• Coordinate care post ER visits or hospital discharge.
• Perform comprehensive history and physicals and ongoing assessments.
• Lead in development and evaluation of standards and policies.

Skills

Spanish (preferred)

Education

MSN or equivalent Nurse Practitioner program

Nurse Practitioner certification

RI RN license or compact license

BLS certification

Job description

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Medical Director Attending Physician, in collaboration with RIH Adult Ambulatory Services Senior Leadership, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for evaluation of, and development of treatment plans for the care of ambulatory patients. Assists in the care and management of patients to include, but not limited to, history and physical, ongoing assessment and intervention, coordination of care post emergency room visits or hospital discharge. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patient. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services with Brown University Health’s mission, vision, values with consideration of the life span, including all development stages as well as cultural patterns. 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

Demonstrates a fundamental grounding in nursing theory and practice with mastery of knowledge within a defined content area. Manages a caseload of patients in partnership with the healthcare team to optimize health status and coordinate care over time and across healthcare settings. Adheres to established clinical session requirements as defined by the Director of Clinical Operations in collaboration with the Medical Director.Provides direct care to patients in the ambulatory setting. Demonstrates advanced physical and psychosocial assessment skills and knowledge of family dynamics. Provides leadership in the development, validation, implementation, and evaluation of standards, policies, procedures, and critical paths to support the patient care delivery model. Performs direct patient care at the outpatient offices in accordance with State licensure and Federal rules. Performs phone triage for patient problems/questions for patients under his/her care, and for other patients as requested by physicians. Oversees care coordination in the ambulatory care settings, as feasible.Assists the healthcare team to achieve mutually agreed upon healthcare goals by providing necessary support, education and encouragement. Performs advanced practice skills under the supervision of the Medical Director.Provides expert consultation for clinical issues promoting increased knowledge and skills for the consultee. Participates in the education, clinical research and mentoring of healthcare providers.Facilitates patient/family education in area of expertise.Annually completes mandatory training as 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

Masters of Science Degree, Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Specialty certification required. Baccalaureate in Nursing Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). Bilingual Spanish Speaking preferred. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE

Two years related experience as RN in acute care hospital or ambulatory care setting and 2 years’ experience as a nurse practitioner require 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: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: Tues-Friday 8:00-6:30 pm

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 10 hours

Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.