Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care

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• Full-time position, 40 hours per week, open to both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
• Perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care for a panel of patients
• Evaluate individual health care status including patient history, physical examination, screening and diagnostic tests, and risk assessment to establish diagnoses
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care including treatments and medications within defined practice guidelines
• Deliver care with a focus on patient satisfaction and cost-effective practices
• Participate in the development and evaluation of practice guidelines
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and revise care plans as indicated, with emphasis on patient education, counseling, and self-care encouragement
• Provide ongoing individualized patient orientation and make appropriate referrals based on patient needs
• Seek consultation from physicians and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
• Identify learning needs of patients and staff and collaborate with leaders to prioritize educational programs
• Participate in interdisciplinary education programs and provide clinical precepting for nursing, nurse practitioner, and medical students
• Provide leadership that supports practice policies and organizational goals
• Required for NPs: Master's degree in Nursing, active Massachusetts nursing license, valid prescriptive authority from MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA, MA Board authorization to practice as an APRN, and 1-3 years of related work experience
• Required for PAs: Active MA PA license, DEA registration, and BLS/ACLS certification
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required for all candidates
• Proficiency with computer systems including web-based applications and Microsoft Office required
• Preferred: Related primary care practice expertise
• Must be competent to provide patient care across age groups from neonatal through elderly populations
• Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment

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