Nurse Practitioner (Portland)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

This role is generally responsible for providing care to vascular patients. The Nurse Practitioner will care for patients, maintain accurate patient records, and schedule and administer follow-up appointments to patients as required. The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with clinical leadership and will always act within the scope of practice and under the authority of the attending surgeon. This role will perform all responsibilities and duties within the limits established by the physician staff and consistent with the statutes of the Massachusetts Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnosis and management of patients with vascular disease including performance of procedures and providing optimal patient care from check-in to discharge
• Comprehensive history and physical exams including ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing, dispensing, and administering medications
• Provide education and support to families
• Develop and offer educational programs and events to both professionals and lay persons in the community
• Assist in maintaining IAC accreditation, including developing policy and procedure manual, staffing, and ongoing operations
• Oversee Quality Assurance program
• Peer to peer review to assist with insurance coverage
• Assist with marketing efforts, including community outreach, networking, and social media

• Ensure proper documentation with accordance to the regulatory requirements and protects all information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Continuously engages in projects that advance professional awareness and competency
• Provide clinical guidance and leadership for team as needed
• Uphold all regulatory standards including IAC
• Complete ad hoc projects as needed

Requirements 

• Masters degree in Nursing
• Registered as a nurse in the state of Massachusetts
• 3+ years recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a vascular setting preferred
• 1+ year of out-patient care experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively as a team member developing work relationships with everyone in the office
• High standard of moral and ethical behavior

Compensation

$95,000 - $150,000 per year. Negotiable based on skills and experience

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