Primary Care NP

• Assignment Length: Ongoing coverage need
• Start Date: October 1
• Openings: 1
• Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search

Practice Setting

Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

• Duties involve rounding, admissions, and managing primary care needs for patients undergoing inpatient psychiatric treatment
• Average census 52

Schedule: Full-time coverage

• Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts
• No weekends or call coverage required
• Patient Population: Ages 10 to geriatric
• EMR: Cerner
• Credentialing: 60 days

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts licensure
• Board certification
• AHA BLS certification
• Minimum 2-years Primary Care experience or equivalent

Job Responsibilities (Generalized)

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests

Prescribe Medications and Manage Chronic Conditions

• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Requirements

Education:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e. g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)

Licenses & Certifications

Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Massachusetts

National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e. g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])

Experience

While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Benefits

Travel: Only local and drive-in candidates are being considered at this time.

Please note that this position is offered as an independent contractor (1099) role and does not include the typical benefits associated with a W-2 employment, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid time off.