APP Diabetes Per Diem Faulkner
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Job Location:
Jamaica Plain, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 59 - 83
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
The Diabetes Advance Practice Provider (APP) is an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant that has acquired specialized knowledge and skills in diabetes through completion of a nurse practitioner program completion of a diabetes certificate program and/or work experience in the care of patients with diabetes. The APP has the credentials to function in an advance practice role and is responsible for the daily management of diabetes patients. The APP has the responsibility for assessment and management of patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and continuous implementation and evaluation of appropriate plan of care. The APP works within a team model in collaboration with attending physician colleagues interdisciplinary team members and is responsible to the Division Chief of Endocrinology and Department of Medicine Director of Advance Practice.clinical care performs in the role of Licensed Independent Practitioner and is responsible to work independently and in collaboration with other providers to maintain a panel of patients.
direct care counseling and teaching to a select inpatient population
collaboratively with the Endocrinology Attending on service to provide direct care counseling and teaching to patients with diabetes admitted to BWFH inpatient service. Requires candidate to be on site for all inpatient management.
comprehensive diabetes education in both one-on-one as well as in group settings.
patient instruction in the use of and administration of injectable medications Continuous Glucose Monitoring systems (CGMs) and Insulin pump therapy.
physical examinations and provides preventative health measures appropriate to patient needs.
collaboratively with physicians and other to triage diabetes-specific clinical calls from patients and direct care appropriately.
interprets and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patients clinical problems and health care needs.
for appropriate plan of care and follow-up based on outcome of diagnostic lab and physical assessment findings.
laboratory tests appropriate for specific patient population.
medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
pertinent patient care findings in the medical record.
priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time available human resources supplies and equipment.
interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals.
available resources and methodologies to advance practice within the division and beyond with the aim of improving the care of all patients particularly those most at risk for adverse outcomes.
the concepts of health maintenance prevention and promotion into daily practice through patient education and counseling.
awareness of community resources and assists staff patients and families to effectively utilize them.
other related duties and responsibilities with the support of the diabetes program team as required.
Qualifications
Education
For PAs - Masters Degree Physician Assistant required
For NPs Completion of a masters or post masters degree in acute care adult or family NP program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Licenses and Credentials
Massachusetts Physician Assistant or NP required
Experience
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required
Knowledge Skills & 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)
Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is a 249 - bed non-profit community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.
At Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers our patients and those we may never meet are at the center of everything we do. If youre looking for more than a career join Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.
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Pay Range
$59.04 - $83.59/HourlyGrade
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