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.Please note, effective September 1,2021, all Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider.General Responsibilities: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. The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Fellowship program is an accredited program through the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers to provide recent NP graduates with on-the-job training to gain confidence and competence to start a successful career. The fellowship consists of three core elements: precepted clinic, didactics, and specialty rotations. Fellows are precepted through the primary care experience by expert MDs and NPs that are fully dedicated to their training and patient panels. Fellows also participate in weekly post-graduate didactics sessions which are CME approved and focus on case studies observed in clinic. Fellows participate in a weekly specialty rotation to expand the breadth of the knowledge that they bring back to primary care. Other general responsibilities include participating in clinical quality meetings, submitting journal entries and program evaluations, participating in pharmacy consult meetings and other program related meetings.Required Qualifications:1. RI RN and NPP Licensure2. ANA Certification in the specialty of practice (family medicine, internal medicine, women’s health, or pediatrics)3. Ongoing CEU to update skills/therapiesInternal: Frequency:1. Patients Daily2. Medical Staff Daily3. Social Workers Daily4. Administrative Staff PeriodicallyPhysical Effort/Environment: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.Communication Skills:Exceptional oral and written skills needed. Proficient in all applicable medicalterminology. Bilingual capacity in Spanish or Laotian is a plus. Good interpersonal skillsare 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. Additionally, this role will have access to sensitive agency information. The incumbent must apply strict confidentiality.Significant Job Functions:Clinical:1. Patient care – history, physical exam, anticipatory education/guidance in pediatrics, management of acute and chronic illness2. Maintenance of complete/accurate patient records3. Accountable for patient care provided and supervision of nurse practitioner students assignedAdministrative:1. Peer chart review on rotating basis2. Participation in departmental, and team meetings.ADA & EEOC Statement: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.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.