Nurse Practitioner (MNA) - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth•Somerville, MA

1d•$109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

As the Nurse Practitioner under general direction of the Chief of Medicine, you assume full responsibility for the rendering of professional medical services to a panel of patients in an ambulatory care setting. You will work in a collaborative team practice that recognizes the patient as the center of the team. You will promote enhanced continuity, visible teamwork, and the establishment of trusting and effective individual relationships with patients. Acts as a mentor and role model to professional staff within the department and act as a leadership presence to the primary care team including but not limited to other PCPs, APCs, RNs, LPNs, MAs, pharmacists, case managers, and population health managers.

Requirements

Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program (Masters level preferred)
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts board of registration in Nursing
National Board Certification
Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate

Nice To Haves

2+ years of APC experience

Responsibilities

Comprehensive, longitudinal clinical and administrative coordination of all care for a specific panel of patients.
Performs all activities related to the examination, diagnoses and treatment of patients in a primary care setting, including physical assessment and treatment; supervision of care plan, to include consultations, referrals and communications with and to specialists, as appropriate
Oversees the monitoring and management of patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
Serves as the care plan author and supervisor.
Adjusts treatment regimens based on the patient’s response to treatment.
Ensures that the on-going management of patients
Partners with patients and families to manage care plan
Provides consultation regarding hospitalized patients in the panel
Provides direction and support to staff to assure departmental effectiveness and efficiency