Nurse Practitioner - Full Time Job

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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.
Qualifications
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.
EEO Statement
Nantucket Cottage Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.


Partner's Healthcare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
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