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Taunton, Massachusetts

MG Nurse Practitioner EX

Nurse PractitionerNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$128k-$162k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

SUMMARY: Reporting to Chief of Emergency Medicine and working as part of the Emergency Department team, the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will participate in all aspects of care including diagnosis, treatment and disposition with a particular focus on compassionate and courteous service. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Obtain patient historiesPerform comprehensive physical examinations to evaluate patients for admissionPerform bedside diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

  • Coordinate tests and consultations
  • Implement treatment plans which includes communicating with referring and consulting physicians
  • Provide consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients and their family members; color: redabouttreatment and medical care
  • Prepare patients for dischargePerforms other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants is required or master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program. Current Massachusetts license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 1 year experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care is required. The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively alongside our Emergency Physicians. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Fast-paced, interactive, team-oriented Emergency Department environment with a diverse range of patients and pathology. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Responds to individual patient-care situations demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired through education, certification and work experience. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range

$127,504.00-$161,782.40 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: 88 Washington Street - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Work Type: Varying Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England.

Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day.

Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.

We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will perform comprehensive physical examinations, obtain patient histories, and implement treatment plans within the Emergency Department. They are also responsible for coordinating tests, performing bedside procedures, and educating patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies or a Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. A minimum of 1 year of experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care and a current Massachusetts license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient HistoryDiagnostic ProceduresTreatment PlanningPatient ConsultationPatient EducationDischarge PlanningClinical DocumentationCollaborationCritical Thinking

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 58% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Emergency Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 266 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Taunton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$537k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,096/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.