Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Medicaid Clinic
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Medicaid Clinic
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Rooted in research and community need we are proud to announce the launch of a new Medicaid-focused clinic within our Riverwalk Internal Medicine practice in Lawrence MA. This program is designed to expand access to affordable high-quality care for approximately 800 Medicaid ACO patients who have not previously received services through our Medical Group as well as existing Medicaid ACO patients with urgent or same-day medical needs.
To support this important work we are hiring two Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) along with additional clinical and administrative team members. These APPs will play a vital role in building strong lasting relationships with patientsoffering continuity of care and health education to help patients manage complex health conditions and achieve better reviewing care plans the APP will have support and oversight from a Lead Physician and will also be involved in precepting the various wraparound support providers (community health workers social workers as well as nurses and medical assistants) who will be conducting community outreach. If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and be part of a team that values patient-centered care we invite you to apply.
We are seeking a full-time 40-hour Advanced Practice Provider with weekly schedules consisting of 36 hours of clinical patient-facing time and 4 hours of administrative time. The clinic hours will be Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. We are located at 500 Merrimack Street in Lawrence MA 01843.
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients medical and/or surgical including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. May also perform additional duties such as precepting a small group of learners.Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions
-Provides direct care counseling and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory inpatient operative and/or procedural setting.
-Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
-Orders interprets and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic laboratory and physical examination findings.
-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
-Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes procedure notes operative notes and discharge summaries.
-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.
Qualifications
Education
Masters Degree Nursing required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Class D Passenger Vehicle Drivers License State License - Generic - HR Only preferred Registered Nurse RN - State License - Generic - HR Only preferred Basic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Nurse Practitioner NP / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN State License - Generic - HR Only preferred Nurse Practitioner NP / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN State License - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- 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 and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients medical staff and the public.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
-Previous APP experience with the Medicaid ACO population in a primary care/community health environment strongly preferred
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$120390.40 - $170456.00/AnnualGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
