Hematology Oncology APP

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 133,515 - 181,563; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team in Massachusetts. You will develop comprehensive care plans, perform exams, order tests, prescribe medications and coordinate with physicians to support patient health.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited NP program, Massachusetts licensure eligibility, current BLS, EMR proficiency, and on-call coverage on weekends/holidays as part of a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Eligibility for or current Nurse Practitioner license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Must maintain BLS certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive health plan for patients and families.
• Perform routine health examinations and medical histories.
• Identify and manage specified acute illnesses and urgent care cases.
• Monitor and manage chronic diseases and provide emergency care as needed.
• Write prescriptions and medical orders, dispense samples, administer injections.
• Utilize EMR for prescriptions and documentation.
• Provide patient education on preventative health care.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Job Description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive health plan for patients and families, including social and emotional needs as well as medical management.
• Perform routine health examinations through baseline histories review of systems and complete medical histories and physical examinations. Differentiate normal results from abnormal findings.
• Identify and manage specified acute illnesses, e.g., URI, UTI, vaginitis, etc.
• Identify and manage urgent care cases, e.g., superficial wounds and lacerations, burns, sprains, minor fractures, etc.
• Monitor and manage stabilized patients with chronic diseases, e.g., hypertension, diabetes, thyroid, etc.
• Respond to and assist the treatment of patients requiring emergency care.
• Write prescriptions and medical orders, dispense sample medications and administer injections and immunizations under established guidelines.
• Utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for prescription refills within established guidelines.
• Perform telephone triage and evaluation of patient illnesses, problems and concerns.
• Consult with collaborating physician on cases of concern.
• Make referrals to outside health care specialists and provide health care management for HMO and PPO members; initiate written referrals to insurance companies as necessary.
• Assist with completion and/or review of completed forms, e.g., office visit and lab encounter forms, insurance and disability/worker compensation forms and provide necessary signatures. Provide direction to medical record staff regarding completion of forms and APS release.
• Teach and counsel patients in preventative health care, e.g., basic nutrition, specialized diets, obesity, smoking, exercise, sexuality, etc.
• Assist discharged hospital patients with home treatment preparation and provide education to family members responsible for providing home patient care.
• Perform minor surgical procedures and provide follow-up care, e.g., suturing/suture removal, dressing changes, etc., in accordance with prior training.
• Perform routine procedures, e.g., collection of specimens for culture and vaginal or microscopic examination including PAP smears as well as blood, urine and stool specimens.
• Perform a variety of diagnostic tests including but not limited to timed vital capacity, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, tympanometry, visual acuity, electrocardiograms and skin tests.
• Conduct Nursing Home visits and at home visits as defined by the practice guidelines.
• Communicate relevant patient data via dictation and/or provide complete written documentation in the medical record including summaries of examinations, office visits, progress notes, telephone conversations, procedures and tests.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to patient care standards as defined by collaborating physician and Medical Director.
• Attend regularly scheduled provider meetings and serve on committees in order to develop and assist with planning, developing, implementing and monitoring new or revised clinical programs within the group practice.
• Participate in ongoing educational programs for Nurse Practitioners; maintain professional development through organizational and community resources, conferences, workshops, etc.; maintain BCLS certification.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Provide on-call coverage on weekends and holidays, based upon rotation, treat acute care patients in the office and triage in collaboration with on-call physician.
• Incorporate Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Comply with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Comply with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrate a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adhere to Customer Service standards.
• Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participate in and successfully complete Mandatory Education.
• Perform all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Eligibility for or current Nurse Practitioner license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Must maintain BLS certification through American Heart Association.

Pay Range

$133,515.20 USD - $181,563.20 USD

Additional Requirements

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled