Nurse Practitioner -Springfield

Responsibilities

• Performs post enrollment visits, biannual exams of participants and appropriately identifies and documents problems/issues in medical records
• Evaluates episodic illnesses and issues appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic orders
• Collaborates with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members to manage episodic and chronic medical needs of participants
• Addreses and documents Advance Directives/MOLST discussion for participants a minimum of annually and when a change in participant condition occurs
• Performs diagnostic, therapeutic and nursing intervention as indicated
• Implements the participant plan of care in a safe and effective manner
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Evaluates effectiveness of previously implemented treatment
• Conducts home and nursing home visits as indicated
• Maintains accurate documentation and coding of all services provided according to professional standards
• Identifies utilization and service delivery problems and participates in identifying a resolution
• Identifies grievances and brings forward to leadership
• Participates in quality assessment activities including but not limited to record reviews, outcome measurement and review/revision of policies and procedures
• Provides education and training to participants, caregivers and staff in relevant topics
• Acts as a resource to program staff and participates in defining care standards and practices
• Serves on appropriate committees, participates in all site and provider staff meetings including behavioral rounds and psychiatric rounds as indicated
• Enhances personal professional growth and self-development through participation in professional activities including educational programs, current literature, in-service programs, trainings and workshops
• Maintains BLS certification and professional certification as appropriate

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioners program
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
• One to three years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred with at least one year of experience in geriatric care
• Experience working in a healthcare setting as a member of a professional clinical team
• Experience with care coordination