About this opportunity
The University of Rhode Island lists this Nurse Practitioner (Part-TIme, up to 19 hours) opportunity in kingston, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881
Nurse Practitioner (Part-TIme, up to 19 hours)
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Position Information
Posting Number
Posting Number SF02235
Job Title
Job Title Nurse Practitioner (Part-TIme, up to 19 hours)
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.
BASIC FUNCTION : Provide independent clinical care, assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic conditions within the scope of Student Health Services and Rhode Island General Laws, Chapter 5-34, in collaboration with other licensed health care professionals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive physical examinations and develop holistic care plans.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, independently prescribing and administering medications and therapeutics within written protocol.
Maintain accurate, auditable clinical records.
Refer patients to specialists and conduct follow-up.
Consult and collaborate with physicians, particularly on complex cases, and initiate emergency treatment as needed.
Participate in developing clinical protocols, quality improvement, and peer review.
Provide health promotion and wellness counseling.
SCHEDULE AND STATUS : This is a part-time, non-benefited position of up to 19 hours per week. The Medical Director sets days and hours based on clinical coverage needs. A non-standard work week may be required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS : Current Rhode Island Registered Nurse license; Rhode Island Registered Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive privileges; Federal DEA registration; and CPR certification.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED : Master's degree in nursing and a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution. Current licenses and certifications as listed above. Two years of experience as a nurse practitioner in family practice or adult medicine, or completion of the URI Student Health Services fellowship. Demonstrated clinical skill to practice without direct supervision, including documented experience with routine outpatient GYN care. Demonstrated experience with Electronic Health Records ( EHR ). Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work with diverse groups and coordinate support staff; and ability to prepare reports and make recommendations. Ability to work the assigned schedule, including a non-standard week if required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with college health and behavioral health care.
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 . For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Environmental Conditions
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
Posting Date 10/10/2026
Closing Date
Closing Date 10/24/2026
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Worksite address
kingston, RI, 02881, US
Who can apply
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