This community health center is looking for a full-time, permanent NP for their Walk-in Care Department. If you want a fulfilling career, consider joining this organization in its mission to provide equitable access to high quality, affordable health care for all people! Its newly renovated facility provides top-notch equipment to enhance every member s experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Examines and treats patients to assure continuity of care.
- Makes assessment of each patient which includes, but is not limited to, presenting problems, medical history, allergies, psycho-social problems, medications, and current living arrangement of individuals and their families.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
- Identifies need for client/family teaching and/or referrals.
- Participates in a multi-disciplinary approach directed toward client s needs and care.
- Consults with other health care providers (i.e. case manager, family planning, etc.) Involves family members and/or significant others in plan of care, as appropriate.
- Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed protocols, guidelines and instructions of Physician.
- Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
- Assumes any and all additional duties and responsibilities consistent with the aforementioned duties and responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner License
- Masters in Nursing
- Board Certification in appropriate discipline
- Current CPR Certification
