APP- Derry/Londonderry

Beth Israel Lahey Health - Burlington, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Burlington, MA

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Nurse Practitioner role at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center involves providing comprehensive healthcare to patients, including developing health plans, performing examinations, managing acute and chronic illnesses, and responding to emergency care needs. The position requires collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive health plan for patients and families, including social and emotional needs as well as medical management.
• Perform routine health examinations through baseline histories review of systems and complete medical histories and physical examinations.
• Identify and manage specified acute illnesses, such as URI, UTI, and vaginitis.
• Identify and manage urgent care situations, including superficial wounds, lacerations, burns, sprains, and minor fractures.
• Monitor and manage stabilized patients with chronic diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, and thyroid conditions.
• Respond to and assist in the treatment of patients requiring emergency care.
• Write prescriptions and medical orders, dispense sample medications, and administer injections and immunizations under established guidelines.
• Utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for prescription refills within established guidelines.
• Perform telephone triage and evaluation of patient illnesses, problems, and concerns.
• Consult with collaborating physician on cases of concern.
• Make referrals to outside healthcare specialists and provide healthcare management for HMO and PPO members; initiate written referrals to insurance companies as necessary.
• Assist with completion and/or review of completed forms, including office visit and lab encounter forms, insurance, and disability/worker compensation forms.
• Teach and counsel patients in preventative health care, including basic nutrition, specialized diets, obesity, smoking, exercise, and sexuality.
• Assist discharged hospital patients with home treatment preparation and provide education to family members responsible for providing home patient care.
• Perform minor surgical procedures and provide follow-up care, including suturing/suture removal and dressing changes, in accordance with prior training.
• Perform routine procedures, including collection of specimens for culture and vaginal or microscopic examination, as well as blood, urine, and stool specimens.
• Perform a variety of diagnostic tests, including timed vital capacity, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, tympanometry, visual acuity, electrocardiograms, and skin tests.
• Conduct nursing home visits and at-home visits as defined by the practice guidelines.
• Communicate relevant patient data via dictation and/or provide complete written documentation in the medical record, including summaries of examinations, office visits, progress notes, telephone conversations, procedures, and tests.
• Adhere to patient care standards as defined by collaborating physician and Medical Director.
• Attend regularly scheduled provider meetings and serve on committees to develop and assist with planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring new or revised clinical programs within the group practice.
• Participate in ongoing educational programs for Nurse Practitioners; maintain professional development through organizational and community resources, conferences, workshops, etc.; maintain BCLS certification.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Provide on-call coverage on weekends and holidays, based upon rotation, treating acute care patients in the office and triaging in collaboration with on-call physician.
• Incorporate Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities.
• Comply with all Lahey Clinic Policies and behavioral expectations of the department.
• Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrate a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of customers and consistently adhere to Customer Service standards.
• Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participate in and successfully complete Mandatory Education.
• Perform all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Eligibility for or current Nurse Practitioner license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Must maintain BLS certification through American Heart Association.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k retirement plan
• Continuing education opportunities
• Flexible scheduling