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Position: Nurse Practitioner (Family or Adult-Gerontology)

Department: Behavioral Health
Schedule: Per Diem

Location: Brockton, MA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Family or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner for its inpatient program at its 82-bed behavioral health hospital located in Brockton, MA. BMC Brockton operates as a behavioral health accountable care organization providing cutting edge treatment and stabilization.

The Nurse Practitioner at the 56-bed inpatient program will be a critical part of a multidisciplinary team providing integrated medical and behavioral health care to patients seeking treatment. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively to provide management of physical health issues for patients who have been admitted with mental health and substance use disorders.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Clinical Practice

1.1 Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients and families according to established collaborative protocols and standards of care.

1.2 Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time, available human resources, supplies, and equipment.

1.3 Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and appropriate to patient needs.

1.4 Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.

1.5 Based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings, arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up.

Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record. Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals.

1.8 Evaluates outcomes of patient care and makes necessary revisions in care plan.

1.9 Seeks and provides consultative services as required.

1.10 Through patient education and counseling, incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice.

1.11 Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.

1.12 Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served.

1.13 Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served present, and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age groups.

Professional Development

2.1 In collaboration with appropriate physicians, assists in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of nurse practitioner guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols.

2.2 Demonstrates leadership skills in problem solving with and directing designated personnel in assigned clinical area.

Maintains current knowledge of legislation that may affect the health care delivery system and the function of the nurse practitioner in the hospital setting. Serves on nursing and hospital committees when requested and refers appropriate information to various departmental and hospital committees as needed.

2.5 Identifies own learning needs and assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge and competency in clinical practice area.

2.6 Educates patients, families, and professionals through the development of educational materials, in-services, formal lectures, and/or publications.

Quality Assessment/improvement and Research

3.1 Responsible to track outcomes and data reportable to funders.

3.2 Based on quality improvement finding, identifies appropriate follow-up quality improvement projects or research studies.

3.3 Utilizes quality improvement data and research findings to enhance patient care.

3.4 Participates in patient care research at a level consistent with educational background and experience.

Other Duties

4.1 Perform other duties as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Master's Degree from a Nurse Practitioner education program accredited by a Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing-recognized national accreditation body

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or five years of experience in Nursing preferred but candidates who have a strong interest in working with patients who come from underserved populations are encouraged to apply

LICENSURE:

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current valid DEA certificate and MA Controlled Substances certificate or eligibility
• Buprenorphine waiver required or willingness to acquire waiver

CERTIFICATION:

• Current advanced practice certification by Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing-approved nationally recognized certifying body as an adult NP (including family or adult-gerontology)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• No Medicare or Medicaid sanctions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated interest in treating a culturally and socio-economically diverse patient population

Req id: 28758