APP Nurse PractitionerNurse MidwifePhysician Assistant OBGYN

Boston Medical Center

Job Location:

Brockton, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 109000 - 158000

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BMC-South

Department: Womens Health Brockton

Position:Advanced Physician Provider(NP CNM or PA-C)

Schedule: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Dually reporting to the Collaborating Physician and the Administrative Director the licensed and credentialedAdvanced Physician Provider(NPPAor CNM) provides diagnosis treatment consultation and follow-up under the direction of one or more physicians in the clinic or inpatient setting. TheAPPperforms age andspecialtyappropriate physicalexaminations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. As an expert professional theAPPis responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process supervision of clinical practice research involvement consultative services inter and intradepartmental liaison educationleadershipand patient care management across the health care continuum from preventative acute care through discharge. Will help support the oversight of students.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Practice

1.1 Provides direct care counseling and teaching to patients and families according toestablishedcollaborative protocols and standards of care.

1.2 Sets priorities forappropriateand efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time available human resources supplies and equipment.

1.3 Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines andappropriate topatient needs.

1.4 Orders interprets and evaluatesappropriate laband diagnostic tests to assesspatientsclinical problems and health care needs.

1.5 Based on outcome of diagnostic lab and physical assessment findings arranges forappropriate planof care and follow-up.

1.6Recordspertinent patient care findings in the medical record.

1.7 Maintainsinterdisciplinaryapproach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data withappropriate physiciansand other health care professionals.

1.8 Evaluates outcomes of patient care and makes necessary revisions in patient care.

1.9 Seeks and provides consultative services as.

1.10 Through patient education and counseling incorporates the concepts of health maintenance prevention and promotion into daily practice.

1.11 Demonstrates awareness of community resources andassistsstaff patients and families to effectivelyutilizethem.

1.12 Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served present andseeksassistancefrom individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age groups.

2. Professional Development

2.1 In collaboration withappropriate physiciansassistsin the development implementation evaluation and revision of nurse practitioner guidelines policies procedures and protocols.

2.2 Demonstrates leadership skills in problem solving with and directing designated personnel in assigned clinicalarea.

2.3 Maintains current knowledge of legislation that may affect the health care delivery system and the function of the nurse practitioner in hospital and clinic settings.

2.4 Serves on nursing and hospital committees when requested and refersappropriate informationto various departmental and hospital committees as needed.

2.5 Educates patients families and professionals through the development of educational materials in-services formal lectures and/or publications.

3. Quality Assessment/improvement and Research

3.1 Consistentlyparticipatesin the quality assessment/improvement program for the service.

3.2 Based on quality improvement findingsidentifiesappropriate follow-upquality improvement projects or research studies.

3.3 Utilizes quality improvement data and research findings to enhance patient care.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended torepresentan exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilitiesrequired).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

NP-focused Masters of Nursing Program; no prior experience required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience in similar clinical setting/specialty preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with authorization by the Board of Registration in Nursing to practice in an expanded role.
Active Massachusetts license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
Registered with the specialty or other accrediting organization for Nurse Practitioners.
Registered with the State of Massachusetts and DEA for prescription writing privileges.
Current BLS Certification.
National NP Board certification
ACLS Certification dependent on specialty.

CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED:

Certifications may be specific to the positions specialty.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):

Expert clinical judgment and ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in an expanded role.
Demonstrated critical thinking problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning to provide effective patient and/or family education.
Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with the various members of the health care team patients and families.
Computer proficiency inclusive of the ability to access enter and interpret computerized data/information required.

Compensation Range:

$109000.00- $158000.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience skills and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs internal equity and addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

BMC-SouthDepartment: Womens Health BrocktonPosition:Advanced Physician Provider(NP CNM or PA-C)Schedule: Full TimePOSITION SUMMARY:Dually reporting to the Collaborating Physician and the Administrative Director the licensed and credentialedAdvanced Physician Provider(NPPAor CNM) provides diagnosis t...