NP II - Charlestown Health Center - MGH

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative, follow‑up, and urgent care to patients of the practice, collaborating with MD partners, primary nurses, medical assistants, and support staff to deliver patient‑centered team‑based care.
• Independently manage a panel of patients of their own and be responsible for meeting quality and panel targets as outlined by the department.
• Co‑manage patients within the practice with designated physicians.
• Perform and record the patient history and physical exam; form an assessment and plan, order appropriate testing and imaging, interpret results, and communicate findings to patients. Consult with and seek physician collaboration, including specialists when appropriate.
• Complete documentation, act upon labs, imaging, and other studies promptly and in accordance with institutional and departmental guidelines and policy.
• Respond to patient questions and messages in accordance with institutional and departmental guidelines and policy.
• Perform medically delegated aspects of patient care as agreed upon by nursing and medical administrators according to practice guidelines.
• Maintain and practice in accordance with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations.
• Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills based on current health‑care practice/research.
• Maintain the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure.

• Complete patient notes and associated documentation within the requisite time frame in accordance with institutional and departmental guidelines and policy.
• Evaluate the outcomes of patient care using patient satisfaction information, MWI, ED & readmission rates, and other data as made available by Primary Care Administration, MGPO and other appropriate sources within the institution.
• Participate in and reinforce all practice‑based process improvement efforts.
• Serve as a resource to nurses, medical assistants, and staff for clinical questions/problems and participate in care when indicated.
• Participate in precepting student Nurse Practitioners in accordance with institutional and departmental guidelines and policy.
• Promote cooperation and support collegial relationships among all staff.

5–7 years clinical experience preferred as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care. Master's degree in nursing required. Current Board certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner required.

• Extensive clinical experience in primary care, urgent care, and chronic disease management.
• Experience managing patients independently, and co‑managing patients with physicians.
• Outstanding time‑management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with physicians and coworkers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with common PC computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook; experience using clinical data capture systems such as EPIC.

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