What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - PCP PACE position at NeighborHealth Corporation?
Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! Everywhere you turn, you can feel the immeasurable level of enthusiasm here at NeighborHealth! We are one of the largest community health centers in the country, supporting the greater Boston area and focusing on the well-being of our patients and local community. From the nurses and physicians on the front line of patient care, to the managers who lead and guide our staff, to the many support roles that keep our facilities running smoothly - everyone plays a vital role in improving medicine for our patients. Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account! Current Employees of NeighborHealth- Please use our internal careers portal to apply for positions. To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit out our Careers Page. Time Type : Full time Department : PACE Primary Care All Locations : 26 Sturgis Street - PACE Winthrop Position Summary : Full-time nurse practitioner position available immediately to provide primary care services to frail participants of the Neighborhood PACE of East Boston program. Neighborhood PACE is a founding member of the national PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), now in operation for 34 years. Candidate will serve as an independent primary care provider (PCP) for a panel of PACE participants in multiple geriatric settings, including home care, nursing homes and a day center. Care in all settings is provided in concert with an interdisciplinary care team of health professionals in a progressive health care organization. Strong preference for a candidate with significant experience as a practitioner for frail adults. Candidates with Adult or Family Medicine certification will be considered. Competitive salary with excellent benefits. Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Obtains comprehensive and problem focused health history
- Performs a comprehensive and problem focused physical exam
- Orders and interprets screening and diagnostic tests
- Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making.
- Communicates with patients re : clinical findings
- Initiates appropriate and timely consultations (NP, PA & MD)
- Qualifications and Requirements : MA License as NP BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification, as required by department 1 year relevant experience preferably in a community health setting
