Job Description
**NP/PA- Hematology/Oncology Opening in MA**
- Located in Southbridge, 63 miles to Boston
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Full-Time and permanent position
**Major Responsibilities:**
*Provides diagnostic and assessment
services. Secures a health history from patient and/or family, records findings, and evaluates
them. Performs a complete in-depth physical examination. Orders/performs pertinent diagnostic
tests based on age and history.
*Analyzes data collected to determine health status and identify
differential diagnoses based on history, physical exam, and clinical findings.
*Partners with
physicians regarding a proposed plan of care. Formulates this plan of care with the
patient.
*Manages therapeutic regime as outlined by established protocols for patients with acute
illnesses. (Protocols are guidelines concerning patient care that are established between the
physician and a nurse practitioner. The guidelines outline subjective and objective findings,
treatment plan and follow-up). Reassess and modify a plan as necessary to achieve medical and
health goals. Confers with physician for clinical direction as outlined by protocols.
*Documents
patient care outcomes to determine the effectiveness of a plan of care. Communicates outcomes with
physician.
Signed delineation of privileges on hire between NP and collaborating physician. Must
renew delineation of privileges each credentialing cycle including:
- Scope of departmental
practice
- Treatment of emergencies
- Physician consultation
- Writing orders/prescription
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Prescribes medications from Schedules II-VI. The form of prescription may be written or verbal via
telephone order. Written prescriptions may be initiated by the nurse practitioner after obtaining
proper registration numbers from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Drug Enforcement
Agency.
- Provides patient education. Acts as coordinator for admitting and discharging assigned
patients. Works collaboratively with other health agencies and families of patients in the
transition from admission to discharge. Confers with other health care providers including
consultations and referrals to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan.
- Within established
protocols, under the supervision of the physician, nurse practitioners will assist with procedures
in the operating room and with endoscopic procedures.
- Enhances professional growth and development
through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and
workshops.
- Participate in department-driven practices including on-call scheduling, rotating
weekends, etc.
**Position Qualifications:**
-
License/Certification/Education:
**Required:**
*Masters or doctoral degree.
*Graduate of approved
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with certification.
*Current Massachusetts
license.
**Experience/Skills:**
*Preferred:
*3 5 years of experience.
*Unless certification,
licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which
provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted
for the above requirements.
*Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be
developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and
attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with
position incumbents.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Nurse Practitioner
- Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts
- Contact: Jeremy Baldi
About the Company:
Archway Physician Recruitment is a national contingency placement firm assisting hospitals and
medical groups with their placement needs. Our goal is to be the top choice for all of your
physician recruitment needs.