Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider

Brown Medicine; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide urgent care services, triage, and patient management for adults and children aged 18 months and up.

You will order labs, imaging, administer local anesthesia, perform minor procedures, educate patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• 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 or Nurse Practitioner.
• Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree, NCCPA certification, and RI license.
• BLS certification and knowledge of ED, internal medicine, family practice procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and treat patient needs in urgent care; triage adults and children 18 months+.
• Order labs, x-rays, ECGs, injections, referrals, and prescribe medications/treatments.
• Perform digital blocks and local anesthesia; minor procedures (lacerations, I&D).
• Consult with other providers and maintain patient flow and chart accuracy.
• Educate patients about prevention and treatments.
• Attend required meetings and participate in policy/training.
• Maintain timely patient records for clinical and billing use.
• Mentor clinical staff and liaise with patients, staff, providers, and leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)

NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant

Tools

BLS Certification

Rhode Island license

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, RI seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide urgent care services, triage, and patient management for adults and children aged 18 months and up.

You will order labs, imaging, administer local anesthesia, perform minor procedures, educate patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain efficient patient flow and high-quality care.