Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Company: Continuum Medical Staffing
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
Nurse Practitioner needed to support healthcare system in
Lawrence, MA. ' .Seeking a bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Clinician
Nurse Practitioner to provide the highest quality care to our
patients. Reporting to the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner
is key member of the Patient Centered Healthcare Team who
participates in patient care by making assessments and helping
patients manage and understand their chronic illness, acute
episodes and exacerbation.
- Makes assessment of each patient which includes, but is not
limited to, presenting problem, medical history, allergies,
psycho-social problems, medications, and current living arrangement
of individuals and their families.
- Reviews lab values that are abnormal and plans appropriate
disposition/treatment in absence of the primary physician.
- Identifies need for client and family teaching and/or
referrals. Prioritizes patient needs based on assessment and
patient's verbalized areas of concern. Develops a plan for teaching
based on mutual goals that addresses patients assessed and stated
needs.
- Participates in a multi-disciplinary approach directed toward
client's needs and care. Consults with other health care providers
(i.e. case manager, family planning, etc.) Involves family members
and/or significant others in plan of care, as appropriate.
- Provides care following approved protocols in a safe manner.
Evaluates care provided and patient's response to recommended
course of treatment.
- Provides an opportunity to the patient, significant other, and
other family members to gain knowledge about wellness, illness and
rehabilitation. Explains procedures in a clear, concise manner,
with sensitivity to patients' level of understanding, culture, age
and language. Documents all teaching material given to the
patients, or family members including their response, comprehension
and need for further follow-up.
- Demonstrates clinical competence and professional commitment in
Nursing Practice by adhering to established standards of practice
and utilizing appropriate scientific principles.
- Participates in the orientation/teaching process, when
requested, to assure that new employee/student will become familiar
with policies, procedures, and expectations for the job role.
- Is a proponent of the Improvement process and works
cooperatively with team members in making necessary changes.
- Acts as a resource person to the healthcare team. Provides
informational sessions as requested.
- Develops and maintains systems for patient and staff
educational materials '
Keywords: Continuum Medical Staffing, Lawrence , Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Lawrence, Massachusetts
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