ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides comprehensive health care to patients as indicated. This may include assessment and management of acute and chronic diseases and treatment of injuries.
- Performs complete physical exams and records findings.
- Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
- Makes independent nursing judgments, collaborating with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
- Administers medications and injections.
- Counsels and educates patients and their families on issues of health maintenance, behavior, normal social and physical growth and development.
- Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
- Maintains and reviews patients’ records, charts, and other pertinent information.
- Provides telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls, and triage patient telephone calls.
- Manages medical and surgical emergencies.
- Monitors and provides continuity of care between physician visits.
- Maintains the strictest confidentiality.
- Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Performs other related duties as required by the position or as assigned.
Required Experience/Abilities/Competencies:
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
- Skill in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
- Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- At least three years of professional nursing experience in a primary care group practice/community health center setting required.
Licensure/Education/Training:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Masters Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
- Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
- License/Certified Nurse Practitioner License for the State of Massachusetts.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $180,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Boston, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- BC/BE (Preferred)
- Medical License (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person