Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Worcester Massachusetts, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner to join our team at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. As a key member of our psychiatric care team, you will provide comprehensive medical care to adult patients with complex bio-psycho-social needs.

Responsibilities
  • Provide direct medical care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care of adult patients.
  • Obtain histories and perform physical examinations.
  • Prescribe medications and monitor their efficacy and side effects.
  • Assess patients' capacity for making informed treatment decisions and work collaboratively with psychiatric providers and the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Participate in site-based performance improvement and ongoing Joint Commission compliance activities.
  • Order laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures as clinically indicated.
  • Communicate findings in a comprehensive and organized fashion verbally and in writing.
  • Make appropriate, timely referrals and initiate treatments based on policies and procedures.
  • Document health problems and plan of care in accordance with record keeping/electronic medical records standards.
  • Implement care in a knowledgeable, safe, and cost-effective manner.
  • Evaluate and document patient progress and response to prescribed interventions.
  • Make referrals as necessary to the physician or other health team members.
  • Serve as a resource to other professionals or non-professional personnel.
Qualifications
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with an adult-gerontology or family nurse practitioner specialization.
  • Board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner.
  • Current, unrestricted licensure as a nurse practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Must have or be able to obtain Federal DEA Registration and be eligible to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Must have or be able to obtain Massachusetts Controlled Substance Certificate.


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