Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Thundermist Health Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for a per diem position at our Woonsocket location. You will deliver culturally competent care to patients from birth through late adulthood across family medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, medication-assisted treatment, trans health, and behavioral health. Working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical judgment daily to triage calls, manage nurse visits, administer vaccines and treatments, and serve as a clinical resource for medical assistants and providers.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Triage

• Evaluate and assess patient healthcare needs and determine appropriate disposition, including provider appointments, urgent care, emergency department referral, or self-care guidance
• Triage phone calls using current telephonic triage protocols and promptly prioritize patient needs
• Perform proactive chart reviews in anticipation of provider and patient needs, and participate in huddles with providers and medical assistants
• Accurately obtain and document vital signs including weight, blood pressure, BMI, pain assessment, and temperature
• Assess patients for potential communicable diseases and implement infection-control precautions

Direct Patient Care and Clinical Support

• Perform nurse visits and provide evidence-based health education appropriate for each patient
• Administer vaccines, injections, and provider-ordered treatments such as dressing changes and respiratory treatments
• Support obstetric patients with prenatal and postnatal care, triage, and education via in-person and telephonic visits
• Support pediatric patients through accurate assessment, triage, immunizations, and provider-ordered treatments
• Provide family planning and HIV counseling and documentation in accordance with Title X guidelines
• Support trans health and behavioral health needs as part of integrated primary care
• Perform medication reconciliation and process prescriptions per established workflows
• Respond to codes and rapid responses

Coordination and Documentation

• Review externally ordered labs and diagnostic imaging, notifying providers of abnormal results per company policies
• Notify patients of test results under provider guidance, offer education, and assess patient understanding
• Develop and implement nursing care plans based on patient evaluations
• Receive and verify verbal orders from providers, ensuring accuracy
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors, providers, and team members
• Utilize electronic medical record alerts, standing orders, and standard operating procedures to support efficient, high-quality care

Required Qualifications

• Current State of Rhode Island Registered Nurse license
• CPR certification
• Strong triage, assessment, and documentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients, providers, and community agencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of nursing experience
• Ambulatory health care experience
• New RN graduates are welcome to apply

Schedule

This is a per diem position at our Woonsocket location. Medical clinics operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will be scheduled during normal hours of operation, which may include evenings and weekends. Occasional unscheduled overtime may occur.

Work Environment

You will work onsite at a Thundermist Health Center clinical location. The role involves moderate physical activity including walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting. You may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous materials, and infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and COVID-19. Manual dexterity is required for injections, immunizations, and computer use.