Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Internists
About The Position
Under the general administrative direction of the Medical Director and the direction of the supervising physician for patient care issues, this role involves providing annual health examinations, routine follow-up and evaluation, and treatment of acute and chronic medical problems of patients. The Nurse Practitioner will assist in the care of specific patients, provide diagnostic assessment and therapeutic services to ill or injured patients, initiate and arrange consultations and referrals, and promote cooperation and open communication with patients, employees, physicians, administrators, and other personnel within and outside the hospital. Additionally, the role includes providing clinical training and education to staff of Primary Care Internists, interacting with agencies like the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice for comprehensive patient care, teaching and counseling patients, and communicating with out-patients. The position also requires performing all duties to meet patient needs, other assigned work, and consistently providing service excellence.
Requirements
- Registered nurse licensed in Massachusetts
- Certified by the Massachusetts Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
- BLS certification
- US Department of Justice and Massachusetts’ Controlled Substance DEA Registrations are required for prescribing practitioners
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a clinical setting preferred
- Experience with current office technology, proficient with computer office applications
Responsibilities
- Provide annual health examinations, routine follow-up and evaluation, and treatment of acute and chronic medical problems of patients.
- Assist in care of specific patients.
- Provide diagnostic assessment and therapeutic services to ill or injured patients.
- Initiate and arrange consultations and referrals.
- Promote the concept of cooperation and develop open lines of communication with patients, employees, physicians, administrators and other personnel within and outside the hospital.
- Provide clinical training and education to staff of Primary Care Internists.
- Interact with staff of Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice and other private agencies to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Teach and counsel patients in medical office.
- Communicate with out-patients.
- Perform all responsibilities and duties required by the position and department to assure that the needs of the patients are met.
- Perform other work related duties as assigned or requested.
- Consistently provide service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
