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Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine Primary Care Virtual Visits (Hybrid)

Tufts Medical Center

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $156K/yr

Tufts Medicine Integrated Network is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Internal Medicine Primary Care Virtual Visits. This role focuses on providing high-quality patient care, conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Applies advanced nursing knowledge and experience to provide care to assigned caseload of patients, in collaboration with medical staff. Incorporates evidence-based practice in patient care

Assesses the health status of patients by obtaining complete and thorough medical histories and performing physical examinations. Diagnoses health and developmental problems and care for patients

Orders appropriate diagnostic tests (laboratory or radiological) and age-appropriate screening tests. Interprets results, records progress, updating responsible physician and patient

Prepares a comprehensive patient care plan, utilizing established protocols and performs procedures and treatments using nursing judgment according to established practice guidelines and professional standards which is appropriate to the age of patients served in clinical area

Orders and administers drugs in a manner that demonstrates advanced knowledge of pharmacology, medications, and appropriateness of prescribing habits (i.e. agents, volume, refill). Monitors medication treatment according to patient’s response

Writes clear, comprehensive initial and follow up notes. Orders appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Plans effectively for any necessary home care and follow-up

Initiates referrals and consultations with appropriate specialists when appropriate

Recognizes that patient and family teaching are an integral part of patient care and follows through on teaching that has been initiated with appropriate documentation

Encourages disease prevention and health promotion through patient and family education and counseling

Document all patient encounters, phone calls and emails in a timely and thorough manner using the EMR

Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, manage care in a cost-effective manner, and to help foster a positive work environment

Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities

Serves as a nursing leader and role model to all team members

Performs role in a consistently professional manner. Holds self-accountable for professional practice. Presents self in a calm and professional manner

Influences others by establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships and professional development

Participates in performance improvement activities utilizing performance improvement principles to support and improve patient care

Attends and actively participates in staff meetings. Accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes when not able to attend

Keeps current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and research in patient care

Assumes responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth

Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory education requirements and unit specific education and competencies

Qualification

Masters degree in NursingAPRN licenseBLS certificationSpecialty nursing certificationAnalytical skillsPatient managementEffective Interpersonal skills