Nurse Practitioner Internal Medicine

Job Description

Job Description

A busy Internal Medicine practice which has an immediate opening for a Nurse Practitioner. The Nurse Practitioner will become a pivotal member of our practice offering team based care in the Taunton area. Under the supervision of the Medical Doctor, the Nurse Practitioner will
play an integral role in providing timely complete physical exams, chronic disease management, preventive healthcare, and urgent care for our patients.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with MD, Nurse Practitioner, medical assistants and support staff to deliver expert
  team based primary care.
• Practice medicine using sound medical judgment and adhere to all ethical considerations of the
  practice of medicine; know limitations and seek consult when advisable; keep abreast of current
  technologies and industry standards.
• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical,
  and chronically ill patients.
• Utilizes advanced nursing knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or recurring patient
  care problems.
• Evaluates current research findings and delivers evidence based care
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
• Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with MD) enhancing continuity of care
• Performs and records the patient history and physical exam and discusses findings with the
  physician when appropriate
• Charting in the patient’s medical record is routinely to be completed on the same day as the
  patient’s visit
• Monitors patient outcomes in accordance with defined standards of patient care
• Performs medically delegated aspects of patient care as agreed upon by medical administrators
  according to practice guidelines
• Maintains and practices in accordance with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital
  regulations
• Maintains the standards and educational requirements specific to the position and licensure

Qualifications:

• Current applicable state license required
• National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication
• We are open to new graduates

At Internal Medicine and Preventive Care, we believe in honesty, integrity and the importance of
community care. More importantly, we believe in our people.

Company Description

At Internal Medicine and Preventive Care, we believe in honesty, integrity and the importance of\r\ncommunity care. More importantly, we believe in our people.