Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.
SUMMARY
Atrius Health is seeking recently graduated or those new to primary care Nurse Practitioner candidates to join an APC Collaborative Teaching Pod within our Internal Medicine Department.
The APC Collaborative Teaching Pod is a unique and innovative opportunity for learning value-based primary care. The incumbent will work with three-four advanced practice clinicians who are either new graduates or new to primary care. This team or “pod” will work together to co-manage a panel of patients, supported by a supervising physician and a designated MD or APC preceptor for each session. Didactic sessions will occur twice a month along with opportunities to learn from colleagues in medical specialties. The teaching pod is a one-year commitment with the potential for job placement within Atrius Health or Reliant Medical Group after successful completion of the program. Placement in a permanent position will depend on hiring needs within the respective organizations at that time.
The incumbent is a certified nurse practitioner (NP) who possesses advanced training/skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating the patient with both chronic and acute illness and disease. Works in a collaborative team practice that recognizes the patient as the central focus. Serves as a patient educator in areas of specialization.
At the time of application, candidates must submit a letter of intent, outlining their interest in this opportunity and why they’ve chosen to pursue Primary Care. The letter should address what the candidate hopes to gain from this program and their goal as a Primary Care Provider? GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses that are of an appropriate level of complexity for the knowledge and experience of the NP.
Orders and interprets laboratory work and other diagnostic studies. Develops and implements a plan of care to address the illness, which may include prescribing medications and/or other treatments. May refer patient to subspecialty physicians.
Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs. Serves as an educator in areas of specialization (e.g. family planning, weight loss, smoking cessation).
May serve as the representative care provider for a patient with a stated preference or as appropriate to the practitioner’s area of specialization. Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care for these patients, taking into account social, emotional, and developmental needs, as well as all current medical management practices. Communicates issues related to patient care with PCP. Collaborates with PCP in provision of patient care.
Participates in department and organizational clinical care initiatives.
Maintains BLS certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Graduate of a State-approved school of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Master of Science degree and Nurse Practitioner certification in an area of specialty required. Possess a current license to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and authorization to practice in the expanded role. Possession and maintenance of or eligibility for DEA and Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
EXPERIENCE
This position is intended for Nurse Practitioners without/with limited prior Primary Care experience.
SKILLS Must exhibit strong critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal and good patient interviewing skills. Highly motivated and self-directed. Ability to interpret clinical information, assess the implication of treatment and develop and implement a plan of care. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a rapidly changing environment with multiple demands. Up to date with current standard of nursing care in Specialty. Demonstrated excellence in practice, documentation and utilization. Maintain high patient satisfaction. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong computer skills.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Able to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applications.
Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company policies and procedures.
Accesses only the minimum necessary protected health information (PHI) for the performance of job duties. Actively protects the confidentiality and privacy of all protected health information they access in all its forms (written, verbal, and electronic, etc.) taking reasonable precautions to prohibit unauthorized access. Complies with all Atrius Health and departmental privacy policies, procedures and protocols. Follows HIPAA privacy guidelines without deviation when handling protected health information.
Benefits Include:
Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
Generous Paid Time Off
10 paid holidays,
Paid professional development,
Generous health and welfare benefit package.
Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
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