Nurse Practitioner
Company: Wellpath
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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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!"Our Nurse Practitioner provide a full
range of medical services for patients. Works under the supervision
of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians and in
accordance with established policy and procedure as well as within
the state guidelines. Provides required documentation of services
in order to monitor provision of clinical
services.EducationforNurse Practitioner:Graduate of an accredited
school of nursing, and hold an advanced degree in an approved and
accredited Nurse Practitioner programExperienceforNurse
Practitioner:Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma
experience and corrections experience preferred.Must have the
patience and tact to deal with the patient population and ability
to work effectively in the corrections environment.Scheduling
flexibility is required to be able to rotate hours and shifts, if
needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide
coverage.Licenses/CertificationsforNurse Practitioner:Current
licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts.Current CPR
Certification.Conducts infirmary rounds as established by Site
Medical Director, Health Services Administrator or designee and
records encounters in the patient's progress notes.Ensures progress
note documentation is in SOAP format, problem oriented, corresponds
to the therapeutic order and is dated, timed and legible.Adheres to
the established formulary for therapeutic regimens before using
non-formulary procedure.Respond to a code or health emergency
within standard guidelines.Makes pertinent observations and draws
logical conclusions, which validate need for non-formulary drug,
which is recorded on non-formulary form and submitted to the
Medical Director for approval.Utilizes available in-house resource
personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before
using off-site referral, if possible.Provides emergency treatment
on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency
situations.Supports standards of medical care through adherence to
existing policies and procedures for: Admission to the infirmary
(when one is on site); Transfer to emergency room; Utilization
review process for specialty consultant referralsAssumes
responsibility and accountability for his/her individual judgments
and actions.Reports any doubts or questions regarding the lack of
appropriate referrals, nursing or medical intervention necessary
for the realization of established patient goals to the Medical
Director or Health Services Administrator for disposition.Uses
Universal or Standard Precautions at all times.Prescribes a planned
regimen of total patient care, which is adequate, problem-oriented
and appropriate to the needs of the patient.Must obtain and
maintain security clearanceMust maintain privilegesMust be able to
obtain and maintain security clearance.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.Post orders, if applicable, per site
contract.Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerMedical, Dental and
Vision Insurance plan optionsTime off & leave benefits401KTuition
ReimbursementParental benefitsPerks and discountsAnd more available
here https://wellpathcareers.com/
Keywords: Wellpath, Plymouth , Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Plymouth, Massachusetts
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