Nurse Practitioner - Full Time

Company: Partners Healthcare System
Location: Nantucket
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Mission:

Working together with our community to achieve whole person wellness through health and related services.

Vision:

An island community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual wellness.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive care to individuals and families in a variety of ambulatory care settings. As a key member of the care team, the Nurse Practitioner will maintain a patient panel and engage in population health management initiatives designed to improve overall patient and community health. A component of these initiatives is diagnosing, prescribing treatment and monitoring patients during all phases of wellness and illness. This position initiates referrals to other health fields to proactively offer a multidisciplinary approach to the patient's total care plan.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs and records the patient history and physical exam.
• Utilizes advanced practice knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring patient care problems.
• Follows and manages patients enhancing continuity of care.
• Performs specialized procedures.
• Performs medically delegated aspects of patient care as agreed upon by nursing and medical administrators according to practice guidelines.
• Collaborates with NCH staff and physicians to facilitate a comprehensive plan of care and coordinate resources.
• Writes orders in accord with current guidelines.
• Places an emphasis on patient instruction and education.
• Maintains and practices in accord with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations.
• Provides on-call service including coverage for vacations and holidays.
• Participate in the development, execution and periodic review of the written policies governing the services of the clinic.
• Participate in a periodic review of the patient's health records.
• Arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at NCH.
• Assures that patient health records are maintained and completed in accordance with policy guidelines.
• Provides consultation to both nurses and physicians.
• Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.
• Promotes a collaborative relationship and effort between the NCMG medical staff and internal departments to offer continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.
• Adheres to all NCH standards, policies and procedures.
• Promotes NCH public relations.
• Responsible for personal goals, professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.
• Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required for the Position

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Demonstrated competence in Family Practice and Internal Medicine.
• Skills and knowledge base for independent clinical decision making.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of written policies and procedures.
• Ability to exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, initiative, and a high standard of ethics.
• Ability to tactfully communicate with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively with medical staff, nursing, advanced practice providers and sr. leadership.
• Ability to make rational decisions quickly and independently.
• Exceptional organizational skills and flexibility to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective oral, written and teaching skills.
• Skilled in Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner required.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts preferred.
• Current certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and authorization to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts preferred.
• 2-5 years' experience as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Current DEA certification preferred.

Required Behavioral Skills

• Dedication to Excellence: Commitment to work together to meet the needs of those we serve in the most competent, professional and compassionate way.
• Respect: The dignity and individual rights of every patient and employee are seen as the responsibility of every caregiver, employee and patient.
• Integrity: Commitment to the highest personal, organizational and ethical standards; providing patient care in a responsible, accountable manner.
• Quality: Efficient service to the community with the highest level of skill while striving for continuous improvement.
• Confidentiality: Privileged information is protected, and privacy standards are upheld.
• Communication: Effective and appropriate exchange of information with our patients, community, staff and partners in healthcare.
• Safety: Dedicated to providing an emotionally and physically safe and accessible environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Teamwork: Fostering an open, creative, and challenging work environment built on respect.

Special Requirements

• Day and weekend hours required; must be flexible with scheduling to meet the needs of the Clinic.
• Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.

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