NP / Nurse Practitioner / Massachusetts / Permanent / Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care Unit Locums Need in MA Job

Coverage Needed

• August 1, 2023 - July 30, 2023
  • 6-12 Months
• INP for MA - travel to centers across state is highly encouraged

Schedule

• 6+ shifts per month

Clinical Details

• Floating from clinic to clinic based on the needs of the market.
• All medically related functions performed by a nurse practitioner are to be performed under the supervision of a properly licensed physician.
• Responsible for the exceptional treatment and communication of care options to every MedExpress patient.
• Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of the latest changes, updates, and literature relating to medical care.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical charts.
• After consultation with the AP Program Medical Director, oversees patient issues and concerns which may include but are not limited to patient medical care.
• Provides and manages direct patient care, including assessments, physical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses and treatment.
• Works in collaboration with designated Physician(s).
• Orders diagnostic tests, including but not limited to: x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests and with direct medical oversight, interprets the test results for deviation from normal.
• Performs procedures, including but not limited to: I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection, and wound care.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. May be required to supervise ancillary staff.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care options as appropriate.
• Communicates with patients regarding test results and appropriate clinical information as care necessitates.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
• Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Also requires travel to other Centers.

Requirements

• A Master's degree (MSN) and certification by one of the Nurse Practitioner certifying bodies (ANCC or AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is required.
• Must be certified in CPR, ACLS and PALS.
• Must meet credentialing requirements, including licensure, boards and current DEA.
• Must meet state requirements for independent practice.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as Nurse Practitioner, 3 years preferred.
• Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, retail care, primary care and/or ambulatory care setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Pleasant interpersonal demeanor and ability to work with all levels of associates and leadership.
• Exceptional leadership, mediation abilities and multi-tasking skills required.
• Strong commitment to customer service and excellence in healthcare.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Emergency, urgent care, and occupational medicine fields.
  • HIPAA, OSHA, HR and billing/coding requirements.
  • State and federal laws governing medical services.
  • Working with Accreditation Bodies.
• Required to maintain CME hours as indicated for maintaining individual licensure.
• Ability to learn computer software programs; enter and maintain accurate data and statistical information in order to consistently prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Critical thinking skills a must.
• Valid Prescriptive Authority (per State practice requirements); ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.

EMR

• TBD