NP Outpatient Full-time
Cape Cod Healthcare

Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Internists

Cape Cod Healthcare Barnstable, MA 02601, US
Purpose of Position: To evaluate and treat clinical patients. Assist physicians and provide walk-in coverage as needed.

Description
  • Under the general administrative direction of the Medical Director 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 hospital.
  • Provide clinical training and education to staff of Primary Care Internists.
  • Interact with staff of Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice and other private agencies to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Teach and counsel patients in medical office. Communicate with out-patients.
  • Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the position and department to assure that the needs of the patients are met.
  • Perform other work related duties as assigned or requested.
  • Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.

Qualifications
  • Registered nurse licensed in Massachusetts
  • Certified by the 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
  • US Department of Justice and Massachusetts’ Controlled Substance DEA Registrations are required for prescribing practitioners

Schedule Details: 3 Day Work Week, Rotating Days, Monday-Friday, No Weekends, & No Holidays Organization : Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location : Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : CCH-PCI - Hyannis

Annual/Hourly: Unassigned

Hiring Pay Range: 0 - 0

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