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South Shore Health

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine, SSMC Kingston

South Shore Health, Kingston, Massachusetts, us, 02364


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Requisition Number:

R-16888

Facility:LOC0003 - 5 Tarkiln Road5 Tarklin RdKingston, MA 02364

Department Name:

SMC Ambulatory Kingston

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

40

Shift:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Working in a multi-specialty, group practice performs a variety of duties such as history and physicals as well as providing follow up care to assigned patients. Assesses diagnoses, documents findings, and writes medical orders and or prescriptions. Makes clinical decisions relative to patient management through collaboration with physicians.

Engage in a Triple Aim team effort to improve:our

patients' experience of care.the

quality and safety

of the care we provide; andthe

cost of care

for our patientsObtains a detailed and accurate medical historyIdentifies and manages chronic medical conditionsPrescribes medications, as necessary.Writes orders in accordance with current practice guidelines.Writes complete and comprehensive notes on all patients using appropriate electronic systems consistent with SSHS policy.Facilitates timely care, as necessary.Possess the maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plansDemonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients servedTime Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to organize time and priorities effectively. Flexibility to handle multiple tasksQuality Improvement: Skills to work efficiently and effectively and strive to do so in all aspects of positionMinimum Education

Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program from an accredited institution.All licensure re-certifications, as required.Required additional Knowledge, and AbilitiesDemonstrated successful completion of the SSH Credentialing process.

BLS Certification

Minimum Work Experience

Two years of clinical practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.

Typically, M-F 800am-500pm with 12 weekend shifts (6 weekends) and 1 holiday per year.

Weekend shifts in urgent care are included in the base salary.

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Certified Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)