Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Full Time
The Nurse Practitioner will play a critical role in the screening, evaluation and surgical risk-assessment of pre-operative patients, as well as in the management of inpatients post-operatively. S/he will be the key point person, responsible not only for the provision of clinical care, but also for coordination and communication with Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, Hospitalists, Primary Care Providers and Specialists providing consultation on patients with complicated medical conditions and/or those presenting with increased risk.
PRIMARY RESPONIBILITIES
-Obtaining comprehensive patient health history, including History and Physicals (H&Ps) and anesthesia assessments.
-Perform and complete physical exams.
-Analyze data and determine patient health status.
-Assess patient needs, developing plans and documenting plans in medical record.
-Teach patients pre-operatively and post-operatively to meet their individual needs.
-Demonstrate sound clinical judgment/decision making in a rapidly changing environment.
-Collaborate with the medical staff, patient, family/significant other, and others working toward effective pre-operative assessment completion and post-operative progression toward outcomes and discharge plan, ensuring efficient use of resources.
-Maintains competency in: Technical Skills, Medication Administration, Documentation.
-Completes mandatory educational requirements within time allotted.
CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prefer Ability to speak Spanish/Russian to meet population needs.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements a plus,
and possess excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Require Masters degree from an accredited Nursing Degree Program.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Require a current state license as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Mass.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Prefer two years experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Prefer Three to five years experience in acute care setting, preferably in Pre-Operative/Post-Operative area.
Partners HealthCare 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.
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Salem Hospital |
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Salem Hospital |
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Salem Hospital |