Steward Medical Group

Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

COVID Vaccination Clinic - Clinical Nurse Practitioner

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Location: Steward Medical Group - North
Posted Date: 2/25/2021

Steward Health Care is the largest private, tax-paying physician-led health care network in the United States. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Steward operates 35 hospitals in the United States and the country of Malta that regularly receive top awards for quality and safety. The company employs approximately 42,000 health care professionals. The Steward network includes multiple urgent care centers and skilled nursing facilities, substantial behavioral health services, over 7,900 beds under management, and approximately 2.2 million full risk covered lives through the company's managed care and health insurance services.

Steward Medical Group (SMG), Inc. is Steward's multi-specialty group practice with over 4,500 employees including over 1,800 physicians and advanced practitioners. SMG operates approximately 450 practice locations throughout Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, Utah, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, and provides more than 4 million patient encounters per year.

***We will accept full-time, part-time and per-diem candidates***

Under the supervision of a physician:

Perform medical consults on all new admissions within twenty four hours.
Daily physical assessment and daily rounding on all patients.
Respond to nursing staff concerning medical issues.
Consult with the supervising physician regarding physical findings and course of treatment.
Order appropriate medications per his/her expertise as determined by the supervising physician or designee.
Order simple diagnostic tests per his/her level of expertise as determined by the supervising physician or designee.
Initiate consultations to other services, authorized by the supervising physician or designee.
Respond appropriately during unexpected events, codes, medical emergencies (i.e., seizures). Defibrillation can be done provided there is documentation of annual training (ACLS Certification).
Evaluate specific minor illness and injury of patients as defined by approved medical protocols.
Order safety restraints, when appropriate.
Collaborate with health care professionals in the planning, implementation and coordination of health teaching and counseling of the patient, family or patient representative. Document patient level of understanding.
Responsible for providing on-call coverage via telephone as needed
The NP will report on and off duty as scheduled. The NP will report patient status changes, progress, and issues to the treating attending of record and to referring physicians as required and maintain communication as needed to meet patient and services needs.
In collaboration with the Supervising Physician, the NP communicates the plan of care with all referring providers, MD of record, as well as the patient and her family.
May also be responsible for coordination with other clinical staff, nurses, other physicians involved in the care of patients.
The NP shall be accountable for maintaining the confidentiality of all Steward Medical Group and patient related information.
The NP shall abide by all Steward Medical Group policies & procedures.
Comply with all OMH regulatory equipment.

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from and accredited NP program
Current Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
Two years experience as an Affiliate Practitioner preferred
Current Massachusetts license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is required
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate clinical expertise for functioning in an independent role
Excellent interpersonal relationships and communication skills for working with patients, families, and other staff
Ability to collaborate and effectively communicate with physicians and other health care professionals and support staff
Ability to be self-directed and demonstrate initiative in addressing responsibilities of the position
Ability to complete forms and other paperwork appropriately in a timely manner

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Additional Information

Steward Medical Group is taking additional necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in safe, carefully managed environment with confidence and without fear.

Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [three-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience.

  1. Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families.
  2. A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout our facilities.
  3. A strictly controlled visitor and mask policy is required for patient and colleague safety.

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