Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Chelsea Adult Medicine
Company: Partners Healthcare
Location: Chelsea
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
This is a part-time opening for 24 hours per week
Seven Patients Per Session!!!
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center Adult Medicine Practice, a large
academic internal medicine practice located at MGH Chelsea
servicing a very diverse patient population in the Chelsea
Community. Promotes a collaborative relationship and effort under
the direction of Senior Leadership. The nurse practitioner, working
in partnership with a designated group of physician's partners,
primary RNs, and medical assistants will play an integral role in
providing timely complete physical exams, chronic disease
management, preventive healthcare, and urgent care to a designated
group of primary care patients.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides direct care to patients at the MGH Chelsea HealthCare
Center in collaboration with the physician. Performs and records
the patient history and physical exam and discusses findings with
the Physician. Utilizes advanced nursing knowledge to identify,
prevent or solve complex and/or recurring patient care problems.
Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with MD) enhancing
continuity of care. Performs (oversees/assures completion of)
specialized procedures particular to the MGH Chelsea HealthCare
Center Adult Primary Care population mutually agreed upon with
collaborating physician. Performs medically delegated aspects of
patient care as agreed upon by nursing and medical administrators
according to practice guidelines. Collaborates with unit staff and
physicians to facilitate a comprehensive plan of care and
coordinate resources. Writes orders which are in accord with
current guidelines. Maintains and practices in accord with
practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations.
Provides consultation to both nurses and physicians. Serves as a
resource to staff in the area(s) of expertise. Serves on
appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees. Participates in
the development of formal and informal educational programs for the
unit-based nursing staff. Develops educational programs within the
area of expertise. Collaborates with unit staff, clinical teachers,
clinical specialists, staff specialists, and other health care
professionals to meet staff and patient educational needs.
Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of
patient care. Collaborates with nurse managers, clinical nurses,
and medical staff to plan, implement and evaluate pertinent change
in practice and health care delivery. Identifies system-wide
factors contributing to undesirable outcomes, such as
complications, length of stay, and over-utilization.
Facilitates patient movement through the system and efficient use
of resources through interdepartmental collaboration. Supports
research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based
practice. Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness.
Identifies pertinent nursing and health delivery problems for
investigation. Evaluates current research findings for clinical
specialty and determines applicability to unit practice.
Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required
credentials. Maintains the standards and educational requirements
specific to the position and licensure. Identifies own learning
needs and goals. Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and
skills based on current health care practice/research.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Community Health Center serving high risk diverse population.
Qualifications
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable):
Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a
registered nurse in the expanded role required.
National certification in advanced practice nursing is
required.
EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in Nursing required.
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred Bilingual: Spanish speaking.
Minimum of two-plus years of experience in adult/family primary
care medicine.
EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By
embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to
lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities are strongly encouraged.
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