What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Thundermist Health Center?
Thundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles
Please note, effective September 1,2021, all Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider.
General Responsibilities:
The 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 his/her patients, according to the guidelines, policies and procedures set forth by the agency and in accordance with the physician precepting terms set forth by the agency.
Required Qualifications:
1. RI RN and APRN Licensure
2. ANA Certification in family medicine or pediatrics
3. Ongoing CEU to update skills/therapies
Physical Effort/Environment:
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.
Work Schedule Demands:
Part time, with hours divided between school setting and Thundermist location. All non-school hours will be scheduled at a Thundermist location.
Communication Skills:
Exceptional oral and written skills needed. Proficient in all applicable medical terminology. Bilingual capacity in Spanish or Laotian is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills are needed.
Confidentiality of Information:
Access to patient medical records, selected budget and financial information.
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
Administrative
1. Peer chart review on rotating basis
2. Participation in departmental, team and full staff meetings to review and develop policies and procedures, health care plans, clinical goals and objectives
3. Supervision of assigned medical assistants
Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
