Nurse Practitioner-Per Diem

Nurse Practitioner

The Veterans Home at Holyoke is seeking an experienced, compassionate and committed nursing professional for our per-diem Nurse Practitioner (NP) vacancy. The per-diem 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.

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. 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.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic, or medical facility, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.* Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website. COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.