Nurse Practitioner

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide daily evaluation and management of inpatients. You will collaborate with hospitalists and surgical attendings, with supervision and access to an on-site hospitalist for clinical support.

Must hold MA NP licensure and national certification, with ACLS/BLS, and be able to obtain hospital privileges. Strong teamwork and patient-centered care are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Acute-Care Nursing Practitioner Diploma or Adult Nurse Practitioner graduate with 2 years of acute care or inpatient experience.
• Current licensure as nurse practitioner in Massachusetts required.
• National certification with recertification as required every six years.
• ACLS certification required.
• BLS Healthcare provider required.
• Must be able to attain and maintain privileges at Emerson Hospital as Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily evaluation and management to inpatients.
• Collaborate with hospitalist service physician or surgical attending physician.
• Work under supervision with access to on-site hospitalist support.
• Operate in accordance with Hospital privileges.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Excellent computer skills

Customer service skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree and accredited NP program

Acute-Care NP Diploma or Adult NP with 2 years inpatient experience

Tools

ACLS certification

BLS Healthcare provider

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Hospital Medicine, provides daily evaluation and management to inpatients. This work will be in collaboration with the hospitalist service physician or surgical attending physician, and any physician specialists involved with each patient.

The supervising physician of record will be one of the hospitalist physicians for purposes of establishing a collaboration agreement for licensure and prescribing status as well as periodic performance reviews. A second supervising physician may be established for surgical cases. Day-to-day nurse practitioner patient care supervision may be delegated to any one of the on-site hospitalist physicians or surgeons, as applicable. The degree of autonomy of the nurse practitioner’s daily practice will depend on the details of each particular case and the preferences and skills of the NP. The NP will always have access to an on-site hospitalist for help with clinical evaluation, decision-making and logistical back-up.

The NP works in accordance with Hospital privileges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree and an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Experience
• Acute-Care Nursing Practitioner Diploma or Adult Nurse Practitioner graduate with 2 years of acute care or inpatient experience.
• Licensure and/or Certification
• Current licensure as nurse practitioner in Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• National certification with recertification as required every six years.
• ACLS certification required.
• BLS Healthcare provider required.
• Must be able to attain and maintain privileges at Emerson Hospital as Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
• Skills
• Strong clinical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communication in English.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.