Job Name: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Lawrence, MA

Full time Days Shift

Scope of Duties:

• Makes assessment of each patient which includes, but is not limited to, presenting problem, medical history, allergies, psycho-social problems, medications, and current living arrangement of individuals and their families.
• Reviews lab values that are abnormal and plans appropriate disposition/treatment in absence of the primary physician.
• Identifies need for client and family teaching and/or referrals. Prioritizes patient needs based on assessment and patient's verbalized areas of concern. Develops a plan for teaching based on mutual goals that addresses patients assessed and stated needs.
• Participates in a multi-disciplinary approach directed toward client's needs and care. Consults with other health care providers (i.e. case manager, family planning, etc.) Involves family members and/or significant others in plan of care, as appropriate.
• Provides care following approved protocols in a safe manner. Evaluates care provided and patient's response to recommended course of treatment.
• Provides an opportunity to the patient, significant other, and other family members to gain knowledge about wellness, illness and rehabilitation. Explains procedures in a clear, concise manner, with sensitivity to patients' level of understanding, culture, age and language. Documents all teaching material given to the patients, or family members including their response, comprehension and need for further follow-up.
• Demonstrates clinical competence and professional commitment in Nursing Practice by adhering to established standards of practice and utilizing appropriate scientific principles.
• Participates in the orientation/teaching process, when requested, to assure that new employee/student will become familiar with policies, procedures, and expectations for the job role.
• Is a proponent of the Improvement process and works cooperatively with team members in making necessary changes.
• Acts as a resource person to the healthcare team. Provides informational sessions as requested.
• Develops and maintains systems for patient and staff educational materials.
• Travel between sites may be required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed in Massachusetts
• Works well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willing and able to learn from and teach others.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $105,000.00 - $137,451.71 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Work setting:

• Clinic

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Work Location: On the road