Job Description:
Temporary Fulltime NP Needed for NBOC LTCH - Dedham campus
Position Summary:
In collaboration with the attending physician, the Geriatric Nurse Practitioner will provide care to patients one or more clinical venues of Hebrew Rehabilitation Center. Services will focus on the management of chronic and episodic illness.
Core Competencies:
Ability to work effectively within a team, group and across the organization to accomplish tasks and achieve desired results. Display enthusiasm and promote a friendly working situation; support group decision-making and solicit opinions from co-workers.
Ability to increase understanding of others by noticing, interpreting and anticipating feelings and concerns of others; respecting, valuing, and using individual differences to generate new opportunities and enhance solutions.
Ability to absorb, comprehend and exchange information with others in a way that enhances mutual understanding of ideas, issues and desired actions; Ability to listen well.
Ability to use and expand technical body of knowledge to continuously improve work and share information with others.
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, following specific procedures and ensuring accuracy in documentation and data.
Ability to stay informed of current industry trends, to learn and apply new concepts; Ability to identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
Ability to energize others; exhibit a can-do approach and inspire colleagues to excel.
Ability to demonstrate tact, maintain confidences and foster an ethical work environment. Demonstrate integrity by giving proper credit to others and by handling all situations honestly.
Ability to establish a collaborative primary care practice with the PCP.
Position Responsibilities:
Performs initial and periodic assessments of patients and appropriately identifies and documents problems issues in the medical record .
Evaluates episodic illnesses and issues appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic orders.
Collaborates with physicians and other multi-disciplinary team members to manage episodic and chronic medical needs of the patients.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic interventions as indicated.
Implements plan of care in a safe and effective manner.
Evaluates effectiveness of previously implemented treatment.
Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings as indicated.
Documents each patient encounter in a timely manner (typically the same day) using the appropriate electronic medical record system
Signs/completes documentation in a timely manner to allow for submission of charges by off-site billing company
Identifies utilization and service delivery problems and participates in their resolution.
Participates in quality assessment activities including but not limited to record reviews, outcome measurement and review and revision of policies and procedures.
Provides education and training to residents, caregivers and staff in relevant topics.
Serves on appropriate committees; participates in staff meetings.
Enhances professional growth and self- development through participation in research activities, other professional activities, educational programs, current literature, in-service programs and workshops.
The above covers the most significant responsibilities of the position. It does not, however, exclude other duties, which would be in conformity with the level of the position. Completes special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Masters Degree required. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
License: Licensed as nurse practitioner by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Certification: National Certification as Geriatric, Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner.
Experience:
· Four years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
· Two years as nurse or nurse practitioner in geriatric facility preferred.
Remote Type
Salary Range:
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