BFT NURSE PRACTITONER COMMUNITY CARE VANS

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bulfinch Temps is hiring a temporary Nurse Practitioner (NP) to cover a maternity leave for the BWH Community Care Vans. This role requires availability for weekends and some evenings, with a weekly commitment of 24-40 hours. The position is temporary and does not include benefits. The NP will provide patient-centered services, including cardiometabolic-focused visits, colorectal cancer screening, substance use disorder screening and care, vaccinations, and screening for social determinants of health. The NP will deliver direct clinical care during mobile clinic sessions, support clinic operations, and coordinate with on-site staff. Due to the nature of community-based clinics without immediate on-site clinical backup, the NP must practice with a high degree of independence and clinical judgment, capable of managing complex presentations and urgent/emergent situations for patients across the lifespan. Clinics are frequently held in the evenings and on weekends in various Boston neighborhoods, with occasional clinics in other communities like Chelsea and Lynn. The NP may also be involved in follow-up calls to patients for blood pressure management.

Requirements

Must have 3 years experience as a NP.
Current Massachusetts Licensure as an NP required.
Must be available for over 20 hours per week (weekends and some evenings).
Must be willing to obtain DEA-X waiver.

Nice To Haves

Family Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Additional language skills are a plus.
DEA-X waiver preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct clinical care during approximately 5-6 mobile clinic sessions per week at multiple community sites.
Supports clinic set-up and flow, coordinating with on-site staff, and ensuring timely, high-quality patient service.
Functions independently and uses EPIC to provide care for all patients seen by the mobile team.
Utilizes advanced nursing knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or emergency patient care problems.
Maintains and practices in accord with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations.
Works in other mobile clinical roles if needed due to a staffing shortage or high patient volume.
Provides primary care services in affiliated settings as needed.
Performs a physical exam, obtains medical history and records findings.
Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
Actively supports patient safety program; adheres to applicable patient safety standards.
Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention.
Recommends community resources as needed to meet patient and family needs.
Maintains and reviews patient electronic medical record and other pertinent information.
Prepares written documentation as required in the patients medical record following standard clinical practice.
Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
Provides clinical results and consultation to patients over the phone in follow-up to care provided during the mobile clinic.
Treats all patients courteously and with dignity and respect at all times.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.
Collaborates with Mobile Operations Manager to ensure adequate clinical resources for each mobile clinic.
Performs other duties as assigned.