Nurse Practitioner- Adult Medicine or Family Medicine
Company: LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR.
Location: Lowell
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionSUMMARYAs a member of the healthcare team,
participates in patient care by making assessments and
helpingpatients manage and understand their chronic illness, acute
episodes, and exacerbation.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.? Examines and
treats patients to assure continuity of care.? Makes assessment of
each patient which includes, but is not limited to, presenting
problem,medical history, allergies, psycho-social problems,
medications, and current living arrangementof individuals and their
families.? Reviews lab values that are abnormal and plans
appropriate disposition/treatment in absence ofthe primary
physician.? Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age ofpatients served.? Identifies
need for client/family teaching and/or referrals. Prioritizes
patient needs based onassessment and patient's verbalized areas of
concern.? Develops a plan for teaching based on mutual goals that
addresses patients assessed and statedneeds.? Participates in a
multi-disciplinary approach directed toward client's needs and
care. Consultswith other health care providers (i.e. case manager,
family planning, etc.) Involves familymembers and/or significant
others in plan of care, as appropriate.? Provides care following
approved protocols in a safe manner. Evaluates care provided
andpatient's response to recommended course of treatment.? Provides
an opportunity to the patient, significant other, and other family
members to gainknowledge about wellness, illness and
rehabilitation. Explains procedures in a clear, concisemanner, with
sensitivity to patients' level of understanding, culture, age
andlanguage. Documents all teaching material given to the patients,
or family members includingtheir response, comprehension and need
for further follow-up.? Demonstrates clinical competence and
professional commitment in Nursing Practice byadhering to
established standards of practice and utilizing appropriate
scientific principles.? Participates in the orientation/teaching
process, when requested, to assure that newemployee/student will
become familiar with policies, procedures, and expectations for the
jobrole.? Is a proponent of the Improvement process and works
cooperatively with team members inmaking necessary changes.? Acts
as a resource person to the healthcare team. Provides informational
sessions as requested.? Develops and maintains systems for patient
educational materials and staff.? Assumes any and all additional
duties and responsibilities consistent with the
aforementionedduties and responsibilities.? Performs physical
examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed
protocols,guidelines and instructions of Physician.? Orders,
interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess
patient's clinicalproblems and health care needs.? Records physical
findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's
condition.? Discusses case with Physician and other health
professionals to prepare comprehensive patientcare plan.? Submits
health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic
review and evaluation byPhysician.? Prescribes or recommends drugs
or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy,inhalation
therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.? Refers patients to
Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for
treatment.? Participates in quality assurance
activities.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This job has no direct
supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essentialjob
functions.EDUCATION:Current Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner
LicenseMasters in NursingBoard Certification in appropriate
disciplineCurrent CPR Certification
Keywords: LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR., Lowell , Nurse Practitioner- Adult Medicine or Family Medicine, Healthcare , Lowell, Massachusetts
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