What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Practice Lead, Neurology - Dover/Portsmouth position at Mass General Brigham?
Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.
Our Neurology practices are located at 10 Members Way in Dover, NH, and 73 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH. This position will support our expert providers treating adult patients, as well as pediatric patients. Our services include diagnosis and treatment options for headaches, migraines, epilepsy, stroke, neuromuscular disease, sleep disorders and more.
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Clinic/Practice Assistant to support the Neurology practice located in Portsmouth and Dover. The practice hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, the schedule is based off the operational needs of the practice.
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients. Acts in lead capacity to other nursing staff.
Essential Functions
Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
Administer medication to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Collaborates with nurse managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.
Demonstrates best practices for staff to follow.
May participate on teams or perform special projects/assignments.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes
Education
Associate's Degree Nursing required or
Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS Certification] preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS] Certificate preferred
Oncology Certified Nurse [OCN] preferred
Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification preferred
Experience
Clinical nursing experience 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to build strong relationships.
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
123 Main Street
40
Regular
Day (United States of America)
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.
Our Neurology practices are located at 10 Members Way in Dover, NH, and 73 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH. This position will support our expert providers treating adult patients, as well as pediatric patients. Our services include diagnosis and treatment options for headaches, migraines, epilepsy, stroke, neuromuscular disease, sleep disorders and more.
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Clinic/Practice Assistant to support the Neurology practice located in Portsmouth and Dover. The practice hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, the schedule is based off the operational needs of the practice.
Job Summary
SummaryAccountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients. Acts in lead capacity to other nursing staff.
Essential Functions
Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
Administer medication to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Collaborates with nurse managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.
Demonstrates best practices for staff to follow.
May participate on teams or perform special projects/assignments.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes
Qualifications
Associate's Degree Nursing required or
Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS Certification] preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS] Certificate preferred
Oncology Certified Nurse [OCN] preferred
Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification preferred
Experience
Clinical nursing experience 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to build strong relationships.
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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