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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 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner fellow is responsible for providing psychiatric care, within the limits of the training of a psychiatric nurse practitioner, to assigned patients while under clinically precepted supervision. The directed course for the first program year includes the fellow incrementally developing and maintaining psychiatric patient panel with the goal of independently managing this panel by the conclusion of the first Fellowship year. The psychiatric nurse practitioner fellow is a fully 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 the Fellowship Program.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Successful completion of MS, MSN, or DNP program
RI RN, APRN and CSR Licensure
ANCC or AANP Board Certification in the specialty of practice PRIOR TO AUGUST of the cohort year (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
Current and Active DEA
Current and Active BLS
Ongoing CEU to update skills/therapies & meet licensure requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual capacity in a second language.
Candidates who do not meet all of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Significant Job Functions:

Clinical

Patient care – history, anticipatory education/guidance in behavioral health, management of acute and chronic illness
Maintenance of complete/accurate patient records
Accountable for patient care provided
Suboxone Waiver Training, Certification, and Practice

Administrative

Participation in initial 4–6 weeks of orientation
Participation in weekly fellowship debriefs
Participation in weekly Didactic sessions
Participation in intermittent departmental and team meetings
Completion of weekly Reflective Journal
Duties specific to each Fellowship year

Physical Effort/ Environment:

The duties of this position are performed onsite at a Thundermist location.
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:

3 Precepted Clinic Days
1 Specialty Rotation Day
1 Didactic Day

Communication Skills:

Exceptional oral and written skills
Proficient in all applicable medical terminology.
Good interpersonal skills

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. The incumbent must apply strict confidentiality.

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.

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Psychiatric NP Fellowship - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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