Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider - Lead Clinician

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver compassionate, comprehensive urgent care. You will assess, plan, and treat patient needs, triage adults and children 18 months and up, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires certification (FNP/PA) with BLS and RI licensure, strong patient communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Day shifts, 12-hour blocks, full-time position.

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 basic emergency department, internal medicine, generalist, occupational medicine, and family practice procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and treat patient needs within an urgent care setting and triage patients to differentiate between immediate and less urgent care for adults and children 18 months and up.
• Effectively manage private, pre-employment and workers compensation patients.
• Order medically indicated labs, x-rays, ECG’s, point-of-care tests, injections, referrals, and prescribe medications/treatments
• Perform digital blocks and local anesthesia.
• 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. font-size: 1emPerforms other duties as required or assigned.

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, RI, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver compassionate, comprehensive urgent care. You will assess, plan, and treat patient needs, triage adults and children 18 months and up, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires certification (FNP/PA) with BLS and RI licensure, strong patient communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Day shifts, 12-hour blocks, full-time position.