Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

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Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Nurse Practitioner at Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) works collaboratively to provide preventive, episodic, and ongoing health care to the adolescent, adult and older adult University Community. The Nurse Practitioner works interdependently within a multidisciplinary team to provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policies, and practice agreements.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions relevant to area of practice.
• Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret the results.
• Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
• Develops implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
• Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
• Counsels and educates patients and families.
• Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Patient Care:

• Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.

Practice Based Learning and Clinical Improvement:

• Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.
• Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
• Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
• Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment
• Refers appropriately to specialty services.

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
• Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.
• Refers appropriately to specialty services.

Professionalism:

• Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
• Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.
• Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.
• Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of HUHS through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility.
• Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.

Systems Based Practice:

• Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
• Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.
• Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.
• Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc.).

Age Specific Competencies:

• Identifies age specific competencies for direct and indirect patient care for the following groups:
• Adolescent 13-19 years
• Young Adult 20-40 years
• Middle Adult 41-65 years
• Older Adult over 65 years

Working Conditions:

• May be required to work nights and weekends

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion
• Ability to stand for extended periods

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered nurse licensed in MA with authorization to practice in the expanded role in the state of Massachusetts.
• Minimum of two years' experience as an RN in acute and/or ambulatory care setting.
• State and Federal DEA Certificate as required.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with emergency/urgent care and associated procedures, phlebotomy, IV insertion, previous Nurse Practitioner experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Registered nurse licensed in MA with authorization to practice in the expanded role in the state of Massachusetts.
• State and federal DEA certificate as required.

Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week

• Schedule is Monday - Friday. 1 weekend every 4th weekend. When working the weekend, they do not work the Friday before and the Monday after. Weekend shifts are also 8 hours.
• Orientation & Review: 3 months

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, Healthcare Sanctions Level 3

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

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