Nurse Practitioner - (240004TN) Description The Veterans\' Home in
Holyoke is seeking an experienced, compassionate and committed nursing
professional for our Nurse Practitioner (NP) vacancy. The NP screens and
provides general medical care to our Veteran residents. This position
works under the supervision of a licensed physician at the Veterans\'
Home (in compliance with Mass law) who will assign work, review
performance, and report compliance with professional standards. DETAILED
STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Diagnoses and/or treats common
illnesses by screening residents and referring, as appropriate, to
consultant and/or specialists; ordering appropriate diagnostic
procedures, such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms; and by
determining the type of medication and dosage needed to treat health
conditions Develops initial and ongoing resident histories through
interviews and by recording health, social and other pertinent data.
Develops treatment plans for assigned residents, including immunization.
Initiates treatment in an emergency in coordination with care team.
Works with interdisciplinary team care team in providing primary care to
assigned residents. Records and evaluates resident data in progress
notes as well as annual history and physical assessments, in order to
make appropriate medical recommendations Counsels residents, family and
staff on resident medical issues. Confers with physicians when
appropriate to review the residents\' medical conditions and their
treatments. Contacts personnel at other institutions or medical
facilities, for various services such as tests, consultations, and
referrals. Maintains current knowledge of nursing practitioner practices
by attending conferences, in service training, and continuing education
programs. Provides daytime coverage for other clinicians as needed to
provide comprehensive clinical care during the absence of other
clinicians. Provides overnight and weekend coverage in accordance with
the call schedule. Completes and submits billing for encounters in an
accurate and timely manner. Understands and adheres to professional and
ethical standards. Participates in process improvement to ensure
compliance with current standards. Provides medical care in accordance
with regulatory standards and guidelines. Maintains a current, valid
Massachusetts nurse practitioner license with appropriate Massachusetts
and DEA controlled substance registrations. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT
HIRE: Knowledge of disease processes pertinent to the residents of the
Veterans\' Home. Knowledge of clinical pharmacology, including drug
interactions and side effects. Knowledge of the types of diagnostic
testing and their indications. Knowledge of the principles and practices
of nursing. Knowledge of the standard nursing methods and techniques.
Ability to perform medical histories and physical examinations. Ability
to work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, including
rehabilitation and social services. Ability to counsel residents and
families. Ability to analyze medical data, draw appropriate conclusions,
and make recommendations accordingly. Ability to gather information by
observation, interview, and examination of records. QUALIFICATIONS
ACQUIRED ON JOB: Knowledge of the pertinent policies, procedures, and
specifications governing Veterans? Home. Knowledge of latest methods of
evaluation and treatment acquired through clinical experience, review of
cases with the clinical team and continuing education activities This is
a part-time (20 hours/week) position, with exact daytime hours to be
determined before time of hire by the Medical Director. Evening and
weekend on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis with other members
of the Medical Staff See the Veteran\'s Home in Holyoke for complete Job
Description.