Nurse Practitioner-Internal Medicine-Physician Practice Full Time

Martha's Vineyard Hospital; Oak Bluffs (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to support physician practices. The role includes diagnosing and treating patients, prescribing treatments, and educating them about medical conditions. Candidates should be certified in Massachusetts with at least three years of experience in a Primary Care setting and strong communication skills. The organization values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a Primary Care setting.
• Knowledge of clinical reminders and ability to document accurately.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
• Provide education on medical conditions and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests relative to patients' needs.

Skills

Diagnosing and treating illness

Good communication skills

Proficient computer skills (MS Word)

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

Primary Care NP certified in Massachusetts

Master Degree preferred

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Purpose

The purpose is to support the physician practices department and to provide coverage when the providers are out of the office.

Delegation of Authority

They will report to the providers they work with and will utilize our nurses and MAs in the offices as well.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

Performance Requirements / Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and Treat acute and chronic Illness
• Perform age-appropriate history and physical
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to patient's age specific need
• Monitor the effectiveness of treatments
• Provide education of acute and chronic medical conditions
• Managing Chronic Medical Conditions
• Reconciling medication list
• Facilitating appointments to specialist
• Providing thorough exams and evaluations of patient's health status
• Facilitate appropriate chronic care management (i.e. Diabetic eye exams, foot exams and nutritional counseling)
• Preventive Medicine
• Keeping track of and referring patient to appropriate preventive medical screenings (e.g. Mammograms and Colonoscopies)
• Counseling and reinforcing patients in healthy lifestyle habits

Education Requirements

• Primary Care NP certified in Massachusetts

Experience

• 3 years experience in a Primary Care setting
• Proficient Computer Skills (MS Word)
• EMR experience required
• Ability to document in electronic health record completely and accurately
• Knowledge of clinical reminders and how to use them appropriately
• Good communication skills, both spoken and written
• Willing and able to work in a team environment
• Able to change with the ever evolving healthcare field
• Master Degree, ACLS, and PALS preferred

Additional Job Description

Martha's Vineyard Hospital, 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.