Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine

Job Description - Nurse Practitioner II - Internal Medicine (3298422)JOB SUMMARYThe Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of physicians and collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive primary care services to adult patients. Primary responsibilities include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, conducting physical examinations, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and developing treatment plans. The Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner has excellent clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering quality patient-centered care. This position initiates referrals to other health fields to proactively offer a multidisciplinary approach to the patient's total care plan.The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care, and ongoing evaluation.Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.Performs complete histories and physical examinations.Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.Performs bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient population.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.QUALIFICATIONSEducationMaster's Degree in Nursing required.Licenses and CertificationsCertified Nurse Practitioner (State License) required upon hire.Work ExperienceExperience as a nurse practitioner preferred (0-1 year) and required to be an NP II (2 years).Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesSkilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.Ability to maintain quality control standards.Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demand:Standing: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlySitting: OccasionallyLifting: OccasionallyCarrying: OccasionallyPushing: OccasionallyPulling: OccasionallyClimbing: OccasionallyBalancing: OccasionallyStooping: OccasionallyKneeling: OccasionallyCrouching: OccasionallyCrawling: OccasionallyReaching: OccasionallyHandling: OccasionallyGrasping: OccasionallyFeeling: OccasionallyTalking: ConstantlyHearing: ConstantlyVision - Near: ConstantlyVision - Far: ConstantlyRepetitive Motions: OccasionallyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: OccasionallyNantucket Cottage Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Primary Location#J-18808-Ljbffr