Nurse Practitioner- Atrius Health

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive, longitudinal clinical and administrative coordination of all care for a specific panel of patients.
• Performs all activities related to the examination, diagnoses and treatment of patients in a primary care setting, including physical assessment and treatment; supervision of care plan, to include consultations, referrals and communications with and to specialists, as appropriate.
• Oversees the monitoring and management of patients with acute and chronic illnesses. Serves as the care plan author and supervisor. Adjusts treatment regimens based on the patient's response to treatment.
• Ensures that the on-going management of patients.
• Partners with patients and families to manage care plan.
• Provides consultation regarding hospitalized patients in the panel.
• Provides direction and support to staff to assure departmental effectiveness and efficiency.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program (Masters level preferred).
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts board of registration in Nursing.
• National Board Certification.
• Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations.
• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations.
• Maintains BLS certification, professional certification as appropriate.

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United Health Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.