Nurse Practitioner
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
SF02102
Job Title
Nurse Practitioner
Position Number
108096
FTE
1.00
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Professional Staff
Union
PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level
Grade Level: 16
Pay Grade Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $95,000 - $100,000 (Salary has been prorated to reflect Academic Year / 20-pay-period work schedule)
Status
Academic Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department
Medical Services
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: ([click to reveal website link])
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingency Notes
Job Description Summary
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.
About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assume an independent clinical practice, assessing, diagnosing, and implementing a health care management plan for both acute and chronic conditions within the scope of services of the University's Student Health Services and as described in the State of Rhode Island General Laws, Chapter 5-34-3. The practice includes collaboration with other licensed health care professionals.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND 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.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in University Health Services approved research activities, and serve on departmental and University committees.
Participate in case presentations, in-services, etc.
Perform additional duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Must have a current R.I. Registered Nurse License, Registered Nurse Practitioner License, with prescriptive privileges and a Federal DEA License. (Reference: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner as defined in Chapter 5-34-35 and 5-34-39 of the R.I. General laws, 1956, and revised in 2013.) Must have CPR certification. Will be required to work a non-standard work week (including evenings and weekends).
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Master's degree in nursing and a bachelor's degree in nursing or related field from an accredited institution.
2. Current R.I. Registered Nurse's License .
3. Current R.I. Registered Nurse Practitioner's License, with prescriptive privileges and a Federal DEA License (at time of application).
4. 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.
5. Knowledge and clinical skills to provide patient care as a nurse practitioner, without direct supervision.
6. Teaching skills.
7. Documented experience with routine outpatient GYN care.
8. Current CPR certification.
9. Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
10. Willingness to work a non-standard week (including evenings and weekends).
11. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
12. Proficiency in written communication skills.
13. Supervisory experience.
14. Ability to prepare and present detailed studies and reports and to make recommendations concerning their substance.
15. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
- Experience with college health and behavioral health care.
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.
Posting Date
06/11/2026
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting
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