Nurse Practitioner (NP) Emergency Medicine

BMC Software; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

BMCHS in Brockton, MA is seeking an Advance Practice Provider (NP or PA-C) for Emergency Medicine on a full-time basis. You will diagnose, treat, and follow up with patients under physician direction, while mentoring students and contributing to quality care.

Responsibilities include exams, preventive care, ordering tests, and coordinating with the health care team to optimize outcomes. A MA license and board certification are required or preferred depending on specialty.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies or a master’s degree from an accredited NP program.
• Massachusetts license to practice as NP or PA.
• Current BLS Certification.
• National NP or PA board certification.
• ACLS Certification depending on specialty.
• Prior experience in a similar clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients per protocols.
• Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate labs and tests.
• Document care in medical records and communicate with physicians.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Adult education

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

MS in Physician Assistant Studies

NP master’s program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Dually reporting to the Collaborating Physician and the Administrative Director, the licensed and credentialed Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)) Emergency Medicine provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of one or more physicians in the clinic or inpatient setting. The performs age and specialty appropriate physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. As an expert professional, the Advance Practice Provider is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intradepartmental liaison, education, leadership and patient care management across the health care continuum from preventative, acute care through discharge. Will help support the oversight of students.

Position: Advance Practice Provider (NP or PA-C)

Department: BMC-South, Emergency Medicine

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

1.Clinical Practice

1.1 Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients and families according to established collaborative protocols and standards of care.

1.2 Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time, available human resources, supplies, and equipment.

1.3 Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and appropriate to patient needs.

1.4 Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.

1.5 Based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings, arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up.

1.6 Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record.

1.7 Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals.

1.8 Evaluates outcomes of patient care and makes necessary revisions in patient care.

1.9 Seeks and provides consultative services as required.

1.10 Through patient education and counseling, incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice.

1.11 Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.

1.12 Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served present and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age groups.

1.13 NP’s providing inpatient care may provide surgical assists andnon-surgical procedures.

2. Professional Development

2.1 In collaboration with appropriate physicians, assists in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of nurse practitioner guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols.

2.2 Demonstrates leadership skills in problem solving with and directing designated personnel in assigned clinical area.

2.3 Maintains current knowledge of legislation that may affect the health care delivery system and the function of the nurse practitioner in hospital and clinic settings.

2.4 Serves on nursing and hospital committees when requested and refers appropriate information to various departmental and hospital committees as needed.

2.5 Educates patients, families, and professionals through the development of educational materials, in-services, formal lectures, and/or publications.

3. Quality Assessment/improvement and Research

3.1 Consistently participates in the quality assessment/improvement program for the service. 3.2 Based on quality improvement findings, identifies appropriate follow-up quality improvement projects or research studies.

3.3 Utilizes quality improvement data and research findings to enhance patient care

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants is required or master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner’s Program.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in similar clinical setting/specialty preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Current Massachusetts license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred.
• Registered with the State of Massachusetts and DEA for prescription writing privileges.
• Current BLS Certification.
• National NP or PA Board certification
• ACLS Certification dependent on specialty.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED

• Certifications may be specific to the position’s specialty.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Expert clinical judgment and ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in an expanded role.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning to provide effective patient and/or family education.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with the various members of the health care team, patients and families.
• Computer proficiency inclusive of the ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information

Compensation Range

$109,000.00- $158,000.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans