Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 29, 2026. Applications received after June 29, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations of clients to identify actual or potential health problems.
• Assess and analyze clinical signs and symptoms, diagnose actual/potential health problems, and structure a holistic health care plan to promote optimal health.
• Consult with physician and other clinical staff as needed.
• Maintain proper clinical records and reports, using problem-oriented medical records which will be audited for accountability.
• Independently prescribe and/or administer appropriate medication, corrective measures, and medical therapeutics within written protocol.
• Provide referrals to consulting specialists and conduct follow-ups as necessary.
• Participate in writing, editing and revising clinical protocols, guidelines, and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement and peer reviews.
• Initiate emergency treatment of acute medical/nursing problems and consult with a collaborating physician as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians regarding complex medical problems and initiate treatment.
• Promote wellness through health promotion and wellness counseling for a wide variety of health issues/concerns.
• Provide clinical preceptorship for Nurse Practitioner Fellows and/or Nurse Practitioner students in collaboration with the College of Nursing faculty.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing and a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field from an accredited institution.
• Current R.I. Registered Nurse’s License.
• Current R.I. Registered Nurse Practitioner’s License, with prescriptive privileges and a Federal DEA License (at time of application).
• Minimum of two years of experience as a nurse practitioner specializing in family practice or adult medicine, or completion of the fellowship program at URI’s Student Health Services.
• Knowledge and clinical skills to provide patient care as a nurse practitioner, without direct supervision.
• Teaching skills.
• Documented experience with routine outpatient GYN care.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Willingness to work a non-standard week (including evenings and weekends).
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in written communication skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed studies and reports and to make recommendations concerning their substance.
• Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Qualifications

• Do you have a Master’s degree in nursing and a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field from an accredited institution?
• Do you have a current R.I. Registered Nurse’s License?
• Do you have a current R.I. Registered Nurse Practitioner’s License, with prescriptive privileges and a Federal DEA License (at time of application)?
• Do you have a minimum of two years of experience as a nurse practitioner specializing in family practice or adult medicine, or completion of the fellowship program at URI’s Student Health Services?
• Do you have knowledge and clinical skills to provide patient care as a nurse practitioner, without direct supervision?
• Do you have teaching skills?
• Do you have documented experience with routine outpatient GYN care?
• Do you have current CPR certification?
• Do you have experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
• Do you have willingness to work a non-standard week (including evenings and weekends)?
• Do you have strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills?
• Do you have proficiency in written communication skills?
• Do you have supervisory experience?
• Do you have ability to prepare and present detailed studies and reports and to make recommendations concerning their substance?
• Do you have ability to work with diverse groups/populations?

Skills

• Experience with college health and behavioral health care (preferred).

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $95,000 - $100,000 (Salary has been prorated to reflect Academic Year / 20-pay-period work schedule)

Schedule

Non-standard work week (including evenings and weekends).

EEO Statement

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16031