Nurse Practitioner

Location:

Canton, MA

Canton, Massachusetts is a vibrant suburban community located just south of Boston, offering residents the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city accessibility. With its proximity to world-class restaurants, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation, Canton is an excellent place to live and work.

Facility:

This well-established primary care organization is part of a large and growing health system serving the greater Boston area. The facility is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and offers a collaborative, supportive work environment with a team of more than 35,000 healthcare professionals dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives.

Opportunity:

Advanced Practitioner / Advance Practice Provider / Physician Assistant

Job Details:

• Provide direct patient care relative to physical diagnosis and therapeutic management, independently with physician consultation where appropriate
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including health history, physical examination, and risk assessment to establish diagnoses
• Order and interpret screening and diagnostic tests to support clinical decision-making
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care including treatments and medications within defined practice guidelines
• Monitor patient response to therapy and revise care plans as indicated, with emphasis on patient education, counseling, and encouragement of self-care
• Make appropriate referrals based on individual patient needs and seek consultation from physicians and other healthcare team members
• Identify learning needs of patients and staff and collaborate with leadership to prioritize educational programs
• Participate in interdisciplinary education programs and provide clinical precepting for nursing, nurse practitioner, and medical students
• Provide leadership that supports practice policies and organizational goals
• Master's degree in Nursing required
• Valid prescriptive authority from both MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA required
• MA Board authorization to practice as an APRN NRSG required
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required
• 1-3 years of related work experience required
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office
• Competency to provide patient care across all age groups from neonatal through elderly required
• Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment

Compensation:

Employed salary with benefits.