Nurse Practitioner

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.

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.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
• RI RN and NPP Licensure
• ANA Certification in the specialty of practice (family medicine, internal medicine, women's health, or pediatrics)
• Ongoing CEU to update skills/therapies
Significant Job Functions:
Clinical:
• Patient care - history, physical exam, anticipatory education/guidance in pediatrics, management of acute and chronic illness
• Maintenance of complete/accurate patient records
• Accountable for patient care provided and supervision of nurse practitioner students assigned
Administrative:
• Peer chart review on rotating basis
• Participation in departmental, and team meetings.

Physical Effort/ Environment:
• This role is onsite
• 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:
• TBD
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:
Thundermist is dedicated in securing the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply to state and federal guidelines in accessing sensitive information.
ADA & EEOC Statement:
Thundermist provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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.