Job Description

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Summary:

Reporting to the Medical Director, will provide compassionate and excellent patient care by performing courteous, efficient, and accurate service. Assists with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations. Mentors clinical personnel, and serves as a liaison with patients, staff, providers, and leadership. Can perform independently or as part of a treatment team.

Responsibilities:

Provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests, and prescribe medications for children and adults.

Educate patients about preventative care and the prescribed treatments.

Manage patients who do not require complex medical management or specialized treatment.

Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients.

Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.

Complete charting and required paperwork in a timely manner.

Active participation in the development/review of office polices and procedures.

Promotes a safety-conscious work force.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Graduation with a master\xe2\x80\x99s degree from an accredited advanced nurse practitioner program.

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Current licensure as an ARNP in the State of Rhode Island.

Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Knowledge of basic emergency department, internal medicine, generalist, occupational medicine, and family practice procedures required.

Organizational and analytical skills necessary to maintain efficient workflow.

Ability to adjust responsibilities to accommodate a fast-paced work environment while maintaining excellent customer service and staff interactions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively and courteously deal with patients and families, clients, coworkers, clinical staff and physicians.

Progressive thinking for budget, training and quality issues.

Strong leadership qualities.

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of related experience required. Prior experience as a medic or within an urgent care or emergency department setting preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospital, physicians\xe2\x80\x99 office and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Any hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: CM-Providence-Providence Edgewood Primary Care -78 Baker Str, USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

Lifespan Health System