Top Community Healthcare System in the North Shore Hiring Family Nurse Practitioner!
Under the general direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and the direct supervision of the (Associate) Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant, in collaboration with the physician(s) on the team, will provide continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family across all ages and genders. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician s Assistant is expected to function as integral part of the Primary Care Team (PCT), sometimes as a leader and sometimes as engaged member. As a team member at our health center, you will work with staff who are racially, ethnically and culturally diverse, so being culturally competent is required. A sense of humor is also very important!
• Provide direct care to scheduled patients and/or walk-in patients when necessary.
• Conducts a program of care with responsibility for examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Obtains history and physical examinations of the patients in an ambulatory setting. Utilizes laboratory and other diagnostic services as appropriate.
• Makes a diagnosis and administers treatments based on evidence-based medicine whenever possible but always within accepted standards of care.
• Seeks outside advice and consultation as necessary; refers for specialty care and for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment when appropriate.
• Treat all patients in a welcoming and professional manner.
• Contribute to the team effort by supporting all team members and maintaining an open and positive attitude.
• Works as an integral member of the PCT, which include careful attention to customer service, population management, appropriate delegation and participation in the quality initiatives of the health center. Because of the inherent authority and responsibility of the position, the NP is expected to display exemplary communication skills and to lead by example.
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