Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine

Site : Nantucket Cottage Hospital

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and / or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and / or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Essential Functions :

Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and / or procedural setting.

Performs complete histories and physical examinations.

Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.

Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.

Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Nursing required

Licenses and Credentials

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License preferred

Basic Life Support preferred

Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] Mass license required

Experience

2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish / maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

57 Prospect Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement :

Nantucket Cottage Hospital 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.

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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.