Nurse Practitioner
Company: Wellpath
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of
people our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed
to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable
patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented,
compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is
empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to
practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to "
Always Do The Right Thing!" OverviewOur Nurse Practitioner is
responsible for the medical assessment and treatment of medical
conditions of the residents under the supervision of the primary
care physician.QualificationsEducation:Requires a Master's Degree
in Nursing.Experience:Minimum of one (1) year of experience
practicing medicine required.Recent experience working in an
independent clinical environment is desired.Experience in active
patient care as a Family Practice nurse practitioner
required.Experience working in a community health setting with
immigrant populations.Ability to read and communicate in
English.Ability to communicate well verbally.Excellent written,
verbal, and computer skills.Licenses/Certifications:Must possess an
active license as Advanced Practice Nurse.Current certification in
basic life support/ACLS.ResponsibilitiesProvides comprehensive
assessment, plan development, implementation of plan of care and
evaluation of effectiveness of interventions with revisions as
necessary.Performs admission and annual physicals.Initiates,
monitors, and alters medications and treatments within approved
guidelines and policies and procedures. Documents all
work.Evaluates and documents physical and behavioral reviews.
Identifies and evaluates illnesses. Compiles and evaluates medical
histories and physical finding. Initiates diagnostic laboratory
test and interprets and evaluates laboratory results. Intervenes in
resident medical emergencies, and provides medical coverage to the
infirmary.Monitors medication and initiates appropriate therapies
for certain conditions and changes medications according to
variations in a patient's response within established
protocols.Observes and differentiates between signs and symptoms
associated with normal human physiology and those indicative of
pathological changes.Documents all relevant patient care issues in
patients' progress notes and treatment plan all relevant patient
care issues.Monitors and manages medical patients and appropriately
refers to other specialists and disciplines.Contributes to the
Employee Health program via activities such as pre-employment
physical exams and clearance, employee immunization administration,
employee health teaching, and assessment of employee medical
emergencies and/or injuries.Provides input to the health care
policies and procedures and assists with sick call triage.Is
sensitive to cultural diversity issues, treats patients as
individuals, and considers the culture of the patients when
providing care and treatment.Is knowledgeable about care and
treatment needs of patients of different ages. Provides
individualized care and treatment that is consistent with/sensitive
to the age and life span developmental needs of each
resident.Follows all established medical and healthcare treatment
protocols.Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to
a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately
follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.Must be
able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions
and apply knowledge to different factual situations.Must be alert
at all times; pay close attention to details.Must be able to work
under stress on a regular or continuous basis.Perform other duties
as assigned.Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
Employer
Keywords: Wellpath, Plymouth , Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Plymouth, Massachusetts
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