Nurse Practitioner
Company: Lyle Staffing
Location: Springfield
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Family Practice/Primary Care opening in Springfield,
Massachusetts. This and other nurse practitioner jobs brought to
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Evaluate and treat participants during acute illness. Manages
participants' chronic illnesses and conditions in collaboration
with the physician(s). As requested, and directed by the Medical
Director, may manage care of participants in the nursing home which
would include regular visits as dictated by nursing home standards
and participant need. Performs telephone contact with nursing home
staff as required. Provides preventive health maintenance for
participants, including immunizations, screenings and monitoring of
pertinent indicators. Follows the PO clinical protocol. Prudently
prescribes medications, therapies and other treatments for
participants.
Following consultation with the Primary Care Physician refers
participants to medical specialist as indicated.
Make nursing home/or home visits when needed.
Work with Medical Director and Clinic Supervisor to formulate
clinical policies, procedures and standards of care.
Assists with the development of standards of care; performs
on-going monitoring and evaluation of patient care practice and
service delivery; provides guidance and training to staff regarding
medical and quality assurance issues.
Advise the Medical Director and Primary Care Provider in ways and
means to establish better accountability of the PO services to
participants and referral sources. Keeps Medical Director aware of
needed material and human resources as program expands. Acts as
resource during intake of new participants and in the day-to-day
operation of the center programs.
Provide teaching and clinical support to PO staff. Assumes
responsibility for professional activities and growth.
Keeps abreast of current nursing knowledge, especially in the field
of geriatrics by attending professional seminars and
conferences.
Participate in provider on-call rotation as required.
Keywords: Lyle Staffing, Schenectady , Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Springfield, New York
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