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Location

Woonsocket, RI | United States

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Job description

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.

Position Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Student Externship Department: Behavioral Health & Social Services
Unpaid, Temporary Position
Version Date: December 2023


About Thundermist

Thundermist Health Center is a full-service primary care provider with dental and behavioral health services. The nonprofit community health center aims to improve the health of patients and communities by delivering exceptional healthcare, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles. Thundermist has locations in West Warwick, Woonsocket, and South County. The organization cares for patients regardless of insurance and ability to pay. In 2023, Thundermist cared for nearly 62,000 patients. Learn more at and @thundermisthc.

Position Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student Extern will work under the supervision of a PMHNP or Psychiatrist, and with a primary care treatment team, to learn to identify, triage, and manage patient care for behavioral health patients within the primary care setting. In addition, the student extern will learn to practice patient education strategies to develop specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations. They will also learn to coordinate prescription refills and assist with providing follow up as needed.


Significant areas of learning include:
• Triaging client phone calls to evaluate client's health care needs.
• Assisting primary health providers in recognizing and treating behavioral health disorders and referring cases to behavioral health specialists as appropriate.
• Providing health care education and information for client self-care needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
• Current enrollment in an PMHNP program.
• RI RN Licensure.
• Current and Active BLS.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients, providers, other members of the healthcare team, other disciplines, and community agencies.
• Have sensitivity to the patient population we serve, by identifying cultural, social, and economic characteristics.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and communicate in a professional manner with patients, families, other staff, and outside contacts.
• Exceptional oral and written skills needed.
• Proficient in all applicable medical terminology.
• Good interpersonal skills are needed.


Preferred Qualifications:
• Bilingual in a second language.
• Candidates who do not meet all the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.


Physical Effort/ Environment
• The duties of this position are performed 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.
• Organization skills, neatness; knowledge of safety and infection control standards of practice.
Work Schedule Demands
• Determined by the academic institution.

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.


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.

If matched with a supervisor/preceptor, students must complete an onboarding packet, including required immunizations, prior to their start date at Thundermist Health Center. No student will be permitted to start work on-site at Thundermist Health Center prior Occupational Health and Safety clearance.

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.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Internship

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