Nursing Jobs in Halifax, MA
$109,280.04 - $171,079.79 / year
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 - Coordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame using therapeutic means, the laboratory process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members while assuming responsibility and accountability for these patients; responsibilities are to provide patient care in an ambulatory care setting under the clinical supervision of a physician or MD within the guidelines of nursing process and nurse practitioner protocols as outlined in Patient Care Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners. Report to: Medical Director and Practice Manager (Administratively) Manages: N/A Coordinates Assignments, Workflow, and Activities/Provides for Guidance: Medical Assistant Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Graduate of an accredited school, master prepared with a degree as a Nurse Practitioner Massachusetts licensure. Departmental specialized training to provide care to patients within role and successful completion of SMH orientation program Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Command of verbal and written English Operation of clinical equipment demonstrates clinical competence, Positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills Three to five years medical office experience Educational Requirements: Master in Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner License/Certification: CPR certification. MA NP license, DEA & Mass Controlled Substance Registration Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas. Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation. - Salary Range: $109,280.04-$171,079.79 - Salary Range Details The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment. - Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability. 
$107,000 - $224,123 / year
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-23332 Facility: LOC0010 - Health Express-Weymouth330 Washington Street Weymouth, MA 02188 Department Name: HXP Administration Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America) Under the general guidance of the Hospitalist Director the Nurse Practitioner will evaluate, diagnose and treat patients following written guidelines approved by the Department of Medicine. As a Hospital Medicine Provider at SSH, you will report, through the Hospitalist Program leadership team including the Lead APC’s and Program Director. You will have such duties and responsibilities as are set forth below and as may be reasonably requested by SSH from time to time. You shall perform the medical services faithfully, with due diligence and efficiency, to the best of your ability, and in accordance with the applicable standards of your profession, canons of professional ethics and all laws and SSH policies in effect from time to time. SSH recognizes that teamwork and flexibility are essential to providing 24-hour per day patient-centered care. SSH expects you to be respectful of your patients, other health care providers, and the physicians and staff of SSH. You shall be professional at all times and adhere to HIPAA standards with regard to maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will have several different roles as a SSH Hospital Medicine Provider. These roles include admitting, rounding, and performing consults at the request of other providers. Regardless of role, you will be required to use approved SSH patient care treatment plans and order sets, when appropriate. Compensation Pay Range: $107,000.00 - $224,123.00 Essential Functions: Obtains a detailed and accurate medical history and performs a comprehensive physical exam for patients admitted to the Hospital. Orders necessary diagnostic tests, consultations and procedures as indicated or requested by the Hospital Medicine Consultant or attending physician. Identifies and manages chronic medical conditions and provides continuous care to hospitalized inpatients. Has familiarity with current guidelines regarding the assessment of the risk of a perioperative cardiovascular event for pre-operative patients (such as RCRI, and ACS-NSQIP) and pre-operative medical optimization. Prescribes medications, as necessary. Writes orders in accordance with current practice guidelines. Writes complete and comprehensive notes on all patients using appropriate electronic systems consistent with Hospital policy. Facilitates timely care, as necessary. Actively participates in the South Shore Health System readmission reduction efforts. Reviews the care of each patient with the attending physician and other consultative services. Maintains communications with referring physicians. Collaborates with the patient care team (physicians, nurses, PT/OT, case management) to develop and facilitate care plan. Proactively manages patients to prevent complications. Provides urgent evaluation to patients with changes in clinical status. Prepares patients for discharge, including patient and family discharge teaching, continuing care and rehabilitation arrangements in conjunction with Nursing and Care Progression, writing discharge prescriptions, and confirming primary care or referring physician follow-up. Prepares formal discharge summaries for or with Hospitalist. Possess the maturity, self-confidence, and ability to follow complex patient management plans as directed by the attending physician. Eligible for state and federally controlled substances registration. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to organize time and priorities effectively, asking for direction when appropriate. Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures. Quality Improvement: Skills to work efficiently and effectively and strive to do so in all aspects of position. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education - This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program from an accredited institution. All licensure re-certifications, as required. Minimum Work Experience 2 years of Acute Medicine experience, preferred. Required Licenses / Registrations Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) Required Classes/Skills - ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities Requires DEAx number for the ability to prescribe Buprenorphine/Suboxone Demonstrated history of proficiency in the delivery of medical care to adult patients. Demonstrated successful completion of the SSH Credentialing process. Hours M-F 9am - 7pm; Sat-Sun 9am - 4pm Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Certified Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) 
