Physician Assistant​/Internal Medicine​/Massachusetts​/Locum Tenens​/APCC Nurse Practitioner; MNA​/Physician

APCC Nurse Practitioner (MNA)/Physician Assistant

APC Collaborative Teaching Pod - Internal Medicine

Atrius Health is seeking recently graduated or those new to primary care Nurse Practitioner candidates to join an APC Collaborative Teaching Pod within our Internal Medicine Department.

SUMMARY

The APC Collaborative Teaching Pod is a unique and innovative opportunity for learning value-based primary care. The incumbent will work with three-four advanced practice clinicians who are either new graduates or new to primary care. This team or ?pod? will work together to co-manage a panel of patients, supported by a supervising physician and a designated MD or APC preceptor for each session.

Didactic sessions will occur twice a month along with opportunities to learn from colleagues in medical specialties. The teaching pod is a one-year commitment with the potential for job placement within Atrius Health or Reliant Medical Group after successful completion of the program. Placement in a permanent position will depend on hiring needs within the respective organizations at that time.

The incumbent is a certified nurse practitioner (NP) who possesses advanced training/skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating the patient with both chronic and acute illness and disease. Works in a collaborative team practice that recognizes the patient as the central focus. Serves as a patient educator in areas of specialization.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses that are of an appropriate level of complexity for the knowledge and experience of the NP.
• Orders and interprets laboratory work and other diagnostic studies. Develops and implements a plan of care to address the illness, which may include prescribing medications and/or other treatments. May refer patient to subspecialty physicians.
• Teaches and counsels individuals and groups regarding specific health care needs. Serves as an educator in areas of specialization (e.g. family planning, weight loss, smoking cessation).
• May serve as the representative care provider for a patient with a stated preference or as appropriate to the practitioner?s area of specialization. Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care for these patients, taking into account social, emotional, and developmental needs, as well as all current medical management practices.
• Communicates issues related to patient care with PCP. Collaborates with PCP in provision of patient care.
• Participates in department and organizational clinical care initiatives.
• Maintains BLS certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

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.

EXPERIENCE

This position is intended for Nurse Practitioners without/with limited prior Primary Care experience.

SKILLS

Must exhibit strong critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal and good patient interviewing skills. Highly motivated and self-directed. Ability to interpret clinical information, assess the implication of treatment and develop and implement a plan of care. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a rapidly changing environment with multiple demands. Up to date with current standard of nursing care in Specialty.

Demonstrated excellence in practice, documentation and utilization. Maintain high patient satisfaction. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong computer skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Able to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applications.
• Performs all…