SUMMARY
Under general direction of the Chief of Internal Medicine, assumes full responsibility for the rendering of professional medical services to a panel of patients in an ambulatory care setting. Works in a collaborative team practice that recognizes the patient as the center of the team. Promotes enhanced continuity, visible teamwork, and the establishment of trusting and effective individual relationships with patients. Provides the full scope of primary care services within their licensure, education and training. Practices in accordance with contemporary, evidence-based practice. Provides leadership presence to the primary care team including but not limited to other PCPs, APCs, RNs, LPNs, MAs, pharmacists, case managers, and population health managers. Acts as a mentor and role model to professional staff within the department.
Graduate of a State-approved school of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Master of Science degree and Nurse Practitioner certification in an area of specialty required. Possess a current license to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and authorization to practice in the expanded role. Possession and maintenance of or eligibility for DEA and Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a primary care setting is required.
SKILLS
Good organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy clinical environment. Exceptional customer service skills. Above average oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently. Ability to effectively communicate and work with physicians, residents, nurses, patients, families, staff, other health care professionals, and management. The ability to work as a team member is necessary for this position.
Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
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