Nurse Practitioner (Np) - Part-Time (Ima Administration)

Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Part-Time (IMA Administration)

*** This job is PART-TIME for 28 Hours Per Week ***

• Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.
• Identifies pertinent nursing and health delivery problems for investigation.
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research.
• Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.
• Performs and records the patient history and physical exam and discusses findings with the physician when appropriate.
• Identifies system-wide factors contributing to undesirable outcomes, such as complications
• Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs for the staff within area of expertise.
• Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with MD) enhancing continuity of care.
• Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness.
• Evaluates current research findings and delivers evidence based care.
• Utilizes advanced nursing knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring patient care problems.
• Serves on appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees.
• Maintains and practices in accordance with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations.
• Performs medically delegated aspects of patient care as agreed upon by nursing and medical administrators according to practice guidelines.
• Collaborates with MD partners, primary nurses, medical assistants and support staff to deliver expert team based primary care.
• Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.
• Identifies own learning needs and goals.
• Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.

• Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively and complete tasks; Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.

• Leadership: Highly motivated, independent and capable of performing in a complex environment; Strong sense of initiative and perseverance to carry through to completion of tasks; Demonstrates forthrightness and integrity. Ability to identify issues/projects and initiate plans to address asking for direction when appropriate.

• Information Systems/Technology Skills: Computer skills (including operating systems, word processing, electronic mail, Internet)
• Critical Thinking/Decision Making: Ability to appropriately evaluate all aspects of a situation and to independently make appropriate and timely decisions.
• Discretion and Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly and to ensure confidentiality guidelines are maintained by staff.
• Process Improvement experience helpful
• Interest or experience in basic office procedures such as irrigation and drainage.
• Safety/Compliance: Knowledge in aspects of safety applicable to position; Knowledge of and compliance with institutional, JCAHO, HIPAA, and other regulatory bodies standards.
• Interpersonal/communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication.

EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION:

3 years as an NP in primary care.

MSN required.

Current license to practice as an NP in MA required