Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

1d•$127,504 - $161,782•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Medical Director Attending Physician and in collaboration with RIH Adult Ambulatory Services Senior Leadership, the Nurse Practitioner evaluates ambulatory patients and develops treatment plans. The role assists with patient care and management, including history and physical examinations, ongoing assessment and intervention, and coordination of care after emergency room visits or hospital discharge. Care reflects patients’ age-specific needs across developmental stages and cultural patterns and fosters patient- and family-centered care in alignment with Brown University Health’s mission, vision, and values. The Nurse Practitioner manages a patient caseload with the healthcare team, provides direct outpatient care, performs phone triage, and supports care coordination, patient education, and mutually agreed-upon healthcare goals. The role also contributes clinical leadership, consultation, education, research, and mentoring. Advanced practice skills are performed under the supervision of the Medical Director.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island through the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement.
Master of Science degree and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Specialty certification.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
Two years of related RN experience in an acute care hospital or ambulatory care setting.
Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Knowledge and skills to provide care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish speaking.

Responsibilities

Evaluate ambulatory patients and develop treatment plans.
Assist with patient care and management, including history and physical examinations, ongoing assessment and intervention, and coordination of care after emergency room visits or hospital discharge.
Manage a caseload of patients in partnership with the healthcare team to optimize health status and coordinate care across time and healthcare settings.
Adhere to clinical session requirements established by the Director of Clinical Operations in collaboration with the Medical Director.
Provide direct care in the ambulatory setting and outpatient offices in accordance with state licensure and federal rules.
Demonstrate advanced physical and psychosocial assessment skills and knowledge of family dynamics.
Provide leadership in developing, validating, implementing, and evaluating standards, policies, procedures, and critical paths supporting the patient care delivery model.
Perform phone triage for patient problems and questions for patients under the Nurse Practitioner’s care and for other patients as requested by physicians.
Oversee care coordination in ambulatory care settings, as feasible.
Support the healthcare team in achieving mutually agreed-upon healthcare goals through education, encouragement, and other necessary support.
Perform advanced practice skills under the supervision of the Medical Director.
Provide expert clinical consultation to promote the knowledge and skills of consultees.
Participate in education, clinical research, and mentoring of healthcare providers.
Facilitate patient and family education in the area of expertise.
Complete assigned mandatory training annually.
Provide care that considers aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.