Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Nursing

Nurse Practitioner

Currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join a team full time at a Hospital at Home Program Under the supervision of the Hospital at Home (HAH) Medical Director the nurse practitioner will perform/supervise services according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital.

Virtual patient visits and/or in-person home visits

Will share on-call responsibilities with the Physician/Medical Director

Responsibilities include:

• Complete admission physical exams accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner utilizing appropriate growth and development parameters
• Assess patient/family psychosocial needs, educational needs, learning readiness, and barriers to learning during admission process.
• Provide patient education for the patient and/or family consistent with assessed needs.
• Collaborate with other disciplines in planning and coordinating patient care. Allow for optimal patient progress toward wellness and healthy lifestyle.
• Prescribe and comply with NP protocols and Massachusetts DPH regulations regarding prescriptive practices.
• Participate in daily huddles with other team members, including RN, MIH paramedic and physician.
• Collaborate with other disciplines (including but not limited to pharmacy, case management and therapists) in planning and coordinating patient care including patient treatments.

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited and/or approved nurse practitioner program
• Current license as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Background in acute care through prior advanced practice or nursing experience. Inpatient and home care experience preferred
• Current certification in CPR

Community/Facility info:
Independent, not-for-profit, 434-bed community hospital. As one of the fastest growing hospitals in Massachusetts we are proud to be investing in technology and staff to deliver the most extensive range of healthcare available. Live in an area close to oceans and lakes, mountains and open spaces, and cultural hubs. Be part of an established, well-educated community with a commitment to education and quality of life.

Serve a diverse community. Clinical partnerships with leading institutions. A network of 700 physicians. 24/7 Adult and Pediatric Hospitalist Support. General and specialty care physicians who collaborate to bring the best in healthcare to this region.

Contact:
For more information please contact Ben Ferro at bf or call .