Convenient Care Float Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

# Thundermists Mission To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles.

## General Responsibilities The faculty nurse practitioner is responsible for providing primary medical care within the limits of the training of a nurse practitioner to assigned patients. The nurse practitioner is a licensed autonomous provider executing professional clinical judgment in the care of Thundermist patients according to the guidelines, policies, and procedures set forth by Thundermist Health Center and in accordance with the precepting terms agreed upon by both Thundermist and the University of RI.

## Required Qualifications

1. RI RN and NPP Licensure
2. ANA Certification in the specialty of practice: family medicine, internal medicine, womens health, or pediatrics
3. Ongoing CEU to update skills/therapies

## Physical Effort Moderate physical activity: walking, standing, and stooping. Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, respiratory disease, and other infectious diseases and other biohazards material requiring universal standard precautions for medical practitioners. Manual dexterity needed for certain medical procedures. Clinical environment in ambulatory-based settings and home-based care.

## Work Schedule Demands Per Diem. This is a float position and will include shifts in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and Wakefield, Rhode Island.

## Communication Skills Exceptional oral and written skills needed. Proficient in all applicable medical terminology. Bilingual capacity in Spanish or Laotian is a plus. Good interpersonal skills are needed.

## Confidentiality of Information Access all medical records and select clinical quality data.

## Significant Job Functions

### Clinical

1. Patient care - history, physical exam, anticipatory education, guidance in pediatrics, management of acute and chronic illness
2. Maintenance of complete, accurate patient records
3. Accountable for patient care provided and supervision of nurse practitioner students assigned

### Administrative

1. Peer chart review on rotating basis
2. Participation in departmental and team meetings
3. TBD

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