Nurse Practitioner- Cardiology
mass general brighamNorthampton, MA
Nurse Practitioner- Cardiology
L5
mass general brighamNorthampton, MAtoday
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Offices of PhysiciansAll Other Outpatient Care CentersGeneral Medical and Surgical HospitalsOur cardiology clinic is located at 22 Atwood Drive in Northampton, MA. We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our team. The schedule for this position will consist of (5) 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The anticipated breakdown is 36 clinical/patient facing hours and 4 hours dedicated to administrative time. This NP/PA will have clinical responsibilities primarily in the office/clinic setting, with additional responsibilities in the stress lab at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (30 Locust St, Northampton, MA) two days per week. The NP/PA will also be part of the weekend call rotation - approximately 1 in 9 weekends. Under the direction of a physician, the NP/PA will assess and manage follow-up patients in the outpatient setting following established standards and practices. Services may include performing complete histories and physical exams, performing or ordering simple diagnostic tests, preparing a diagnosis and implementing procedures for illnesses as well as urgent cases.
Essential Functions:
Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Consistently provides high-quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.
Qualifications:
Education Master's Degree Nursing required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? NoLicenses and Credentials Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN-NP - State License) - Generic - HR Only required Experience 2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience, 1-2 years required Additional Job Details (if applicable) 3+ years of experience working as an NP/PA in cardiology and/or heart failure required
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Northampton, MA
Occupation
Nurse Practitioners
Industry
Offices of Physicians
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