Part-Time Nurse Practitioner

• This job is PART-TIME for 24 Hours Per Week *

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Internal Medicine Associates (IMA) a large academic internal medicine practice located on the MGH main campus, has an opening for a nurse practitioner. The successful candidate will become a pivotal member of an innovative practice offering team based care in a Patient Centered Medical Home model.

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the nurse practitioner, working in partnership with a designated group of physician partners, primary RN's and medical assistants will play an integral role in providing timely complete physical exams, chronic disease management, preventive healthcare and urgent care to a designated group of primary care patients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with MD partners, primary nurses, medical assistants and support staff to deliver expert team based primary care.

• Performs and records the patient history and physical exam and discusses findings with the physician when appropriate.

• Utilizes advanced nursing knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring patient care problems.

• Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with MD) enhancing continuity of care.

• Performs medically delegated aspects of patient care as agreed upon by nursing and medical administrators according to practice guidelines.

• Maintains and practices in accordance with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations.

• Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care.

• Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.

• Serves on appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees.

• Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs for the staff within area of expertise.

• Evaluates own practice and program effectiveness.

• Identifies pertinent nursing and health delivery problems for investigation.

• Evaluates current research findings and delivers evidence based care.

• Responsible for own professional growth and maintenance of required credentials.

• Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.

• Identifies own learning needs and goals.

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current health care practice/research.

• Identifies system-wide factors contributing to undesirable outcomes, such as complications

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively and complete tasks; Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.

• Leadership: Highly motivated, independent and capable of performing in a complex environment; Strong sense of initiative and perseverance to carry through to completion of tasks; Demonstrates forthrightness and integrity. Ability to identify issues/projects and initiate plans to address asking for direction when appropriate.

• Interpersonal/communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication.

• Information Systems/Technology Skills: Computer skills (including operating systems, word processing, electronic mail, Internet)

• Critical Thinking/Decision Making: Ability to appropriately evaluate all aspects of a situation and to independently make appropriate and timely decisions.

• Discretion and Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly and to ensure confidentiality guidelines are maintained by staff.

• Safety/Compliance: Knowledge in aspects of safety applicable to position; Knowledge of and compliance with institutional, JCAHO, HIPAA, and other regulatory bodies standards.

• Process Improvement experience helpful

• Interest or experience in basic office procedures such as irrigation and drainage.

EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION:

3 years as an NP in primary care.

MSN required.

Current license to practice as an NP in MA required