Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care
- Parksville, BC, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Under the direction of the Operations Manager and the direction of the supervising physician for patient care issues; provide annual health examinations, routine follow-up and evaluation, and treatment of acute and chronic medical problems of patients.
- Assist in care of specific patients, provide diagnostic assessment and therapeutic services to ill or injured patients, initiate and arrange consultations and referrals and promote the concept of cooperation and develop open lines of communication with patients, employees, physicians, administrators and other personnel within and outside the practice.
- Provide clinical training and education to clinical MACC staff.
- Interact with staff of Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice and other private agencies to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Treat and counsel patients in medical office. Communicate with out-patients.
- Perform all responsibilities/duties required by the position, and practice to assure that the needs of the patient is served.
- Perform other work related duties as requested/directed
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects MACC’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.
- Registered nurse licensed in Massachusetts.
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and BLS certification.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a clinical setting preferred.
- Experience with current office technology, proficient with computer office applications.
- U.S. Dept of Justice DEA and Mass Controlled substances registrations required for prescribing practitioners.
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Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary care services including health examinations, diagnostic assessments, and treatment for acute and chronic medical conditions. They will also coordinate patient care with external agencies and provide clinical training to staff.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Massachusetts and a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with BLS certification. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and active DEA and Massachusetts controlled substance registrations are required.
Skills
- Primary Care
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnostic Assessment
- Therapeutic Services
- Clinical Training
- Patient Education
- Medical Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Electronic Health Records
- BLS Certification
- Prescribing Medication
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Nurse Practitioner
- Primary Care
- Registered Nurse
- Board Certified
- BLS
- DEA Registration
- Clinical Setting
- Patient Care
- Health Examinations
- Diagnostic Assessment
- Therapeutic Services
- Medical Office
- Healthcare
- Massachusetts
- Cape Cod