Nurse Practitioner

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Hospital Attending Physician, in collaboration with clinical nursing staff, is responsible for evaluation of, and development of treatment plans for the inpatients. Assists in the care and management of medical patients to include, but not limited to, admission history and physical, ongoing assessment and intervention, coordination or inpatient, and discharge planning. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patient. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services with Brown University Health's mission, vision, values with consideration of the life span, including all development stages as well as cultural patterns.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains and records medical histories, performs and records physical examinations, records pertinent progress notes in the medical records, develops treatment and discharge plans, develops follow-up plans, and initiates life-saving measures in emergency situations until aid arrives.
• Initiates patient status and participates in the development of a patient care management plan with the registered nurses and the attending physician.
• Provides educational and liaison supports to health care team members.
• Participates in the education of patients, families, and caregivers regarding any procedures, post-procedural care, and expected outcomes and progress.
• May perform clinical tasks unique to assigned area which may include recording electrocardiograms and inspecting results for arrhythmias.
• Initiates Basic Life Support, as indicated, and endotracheal intubations.
• May perform other duties as requested, by the attending physician, including, but not limited to, evaluation of patients in the emergency room, removal of sutures, and performing arterial punctures for arterial blood gas. Inserts peripheral IV lines, nasogastric tubes, and urinary catheters.
• Participates in the general care of pacemaker patients, caring for wounds, and caring and removal of tubes and drains.
• Always maintains due regard for compulsive communication between the Nurse Practitioner and the attending physician or his/her delegate.
• Assists in clinical research projects, including data acquisition, entry and analysis as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement teams, and other committees, as needed.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Graduate from a Nurse Practitioner program with MS degree.
• Certified by the American Nurses Association (ANA) or by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) to practice in the expanded role.
• License must include prescriptive privileges.
• Completion of a course in American Heart Association Basic Life Support.

EXPERIENCE

• Successful completion of supervised three-month clinical internship or equivalent in clinically intensive atmosphere (hospital) preferably in the area of Internal Medicine.
• Must have patient care services, procedures and privileges approved by the sponsoring physician.
• Healthcare environment such as acute care hospital, physicians' office and ancillary healthcare enterprises.
• Any hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.

Pay Range:

$127,504.00-$161,782.40

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8:00am- 4:30pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No