Thundermist Health Center·Rhode Island
Provide comprehensive walk-in and same-day medical care for acute illnesses and injuries across multiple clinic locations. Responsibilities include performing minor surgical procedures, ordering diagnostic tests, and managing patient follow-up care.
Make real-time clinical decisions that change lives. Join a Convenient Care team that delivers fast, compassionate, high-quality walk-in and same-day care to the communities that need it most.
Are you a Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact clinical environment? Thundermist Health Center is looking for a skilled, compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our Convenient Care team. In this role, you’ll deliver walk-in and same-day medical care to patients across our community — treating acute illness and injury, performing point-of-care testing and minor procedures, and making real-time clinical decisions as an autonomous, licensed provider. If you’re passionate about health equity, community health, and meeting patients where they are, this is the opportunity for you. What You’ll Do Clinical Care Provide comprehensive patient care including history, physical examination, anticipatory guidance, and management of acute and chronic illness Evaluate and treat acute, episodic illness and injury — lacerations, fractures, sprains, infections, and more Perform point-of-care testing (rapid strep, flu, COVID, urinalysis, STI, and more) Perform wound care, suturing, splinting, and minor surgical procedures Order and interpret diagnostic tests (X-ray, ultrasound, labs) and initiate treatment based on results Prescribe medications within scope of practice Triage patients and determine the appropriate level of care, escalation, or transfer Provide discharge instructions and coordinate appropriate follow-up care Maintain complete and accurate patient records with same-day documentation Supervise and mentor nurse practitioner students as assigned Administrative & Quality Participate in peer chart review on a rotating basis Contribute to departmental and team meetings Meet patient throughput and productivity standards Maintain compliance with credentialing, re-credentialing, and privileging requirements Participate in quality improvement initiatives What We’re Looking For You bring clinical expertise, sound judgment, and genuine compassion to every patient encounter. You’re an autonomous provider who’s equally comfortable suturing a laceration, interpreting an X-ray, and connecting with a patient who just needs to be heard. Active Rhode Island RN and NP licensure ANA certification in family medicine, internal medicine, women’s health, or pediatrics Commitment to ongoing CEU and professional development Exceptional oral and written communication skills with proficiency in medical terminology A genuine commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care for diverse and underserved populations, with an authentic passion for health equity and community health Compassion, cultural humility, and a real investment in patient well-being — consistent with Thundermist’s mission Schedule & Locations This is a part-time (20 hours/week) The schedule includes every other weekend and shared holiday coverage. You’ll provide care across our Woonsocket, West Warwick, and South Kingstown locations. Clinic hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., and weekends 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (including closing responsibilities). Work Environment Onsite at Thundermist locations in an ambulatory clinical setting Moderate physical activity: walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, respiratory disease, infectious diseases, and other biohazardous materials requiring universal standard precautions Manual dexterity required for medical procedures and equipment handling
Requires active Rhode Island RN and NP licensure with ANA certification in family, internal, women's health, or pediatric medicine. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to health equity and experience in treating diverse, underserved populations.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Rhode Island are often competitive because employers look for licensed NPs or PAs who can work independently, travel as needed, and communicate effectively with diverse patient populations. This posting requires active NP or PA certification, unrestricted state licensure, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and Spanish fluency; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and language skills match before applying.
