Per Diem Nurse Practitioner
Brown Medicine•Ingram, PA
•$61 - $78•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, supports patient- and family-centered services, and considers the lifespan, developmental stages, and cultural patterns. Employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Requirements
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island through the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or 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 experience as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital or ambulatory care setting.
- Two years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of patients in partnership with the healthcare team to optimize health status and coordinate care over time and across healthcare settings.
- Adhere to clinical session requirements established by the Director of Clinical Operations in collaboration with the Medical Director.
- Provide direct patient care in ambulatory settings and outpatient offices in accordance with state licensure and federal rules.
- Demonstrate advanced physical and psychosocial assessment skills and knowledge of family dynamics.
- Help develop, validate, implement, and evaluate standards, policies, procedures, and critical paths supporting the patient care delivery model.
- Perform phone triage for problems and questions from patients under the nurse practitioner’s care and 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 support, education, and encouragement.
- Perform advanced practice skills under the supervision of the Medical Director.
- Provide expert consultation on clinical issues to promote the consultee’s knowledge and skills.
- 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.
