Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Family Medicine - Oxbow

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group; Northampton, Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality patient care across various settings. This role involves assessing and managing patient populations, performing thorough examinations, and developing tailored care plans. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree in Nursing and relevant licenses, with a strong ability to communicate effectively with patients and medical staff. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diverse skills and perspectives, offering a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on patient health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and counseling to patients in various settings.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops and follows up on care plans based on patient evaluations.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Histories

Emergency Response

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting
-Performs complete histories and physical examinations
-Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests
-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
-Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries
-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures

Education
Master's Degree Nursing required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
experience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

• 1+ years of experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant preferably in a primary care setting preferred

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.