Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner

NP Gerontology opening in Boston, Massachusetts - 10 miles from Boston Details: - FT, permanent- This position is full time, 40 hours per week (day shifts- This position provides direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting relative to physical diagnosis and therapeutic management.- Works closely with faculty, fellows, residents and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care to meet the needs of the patient and their families. - Training, evaluation and competencies for this role are overseen by a Nurse Leader to the department. Essential Responsibilities: - Performs history and physical examinations, formulation of care plans, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests and provides education to patients and their families.- Acts as an educator and serves as a clinical resource for staff through consultation formal and informal education, review of literature and participation in seminars and conferences.- Coordinates the care of patients in order to provide safe, effective, efficient and timely patient centered care. - Liaises between visiting nurses, clinical staff and consult services. - Care plans and execution of those plans should encompass the entire service to tie the service together. - Consults with physicians or surgeons regarding the care of patients for more complex diagnosis.- Document clinical encounters clearly, precisely and in a timely manner.- Works in a collaborative relationship with other health professional to determine health needs of patients and families. - Demonstrates and role models an interdisciplinary collaborate approach to patient care. About Hospital: - 200+ bed community hospital.- Four-time Magnet Status designated.- Separate ASC and Endoscopy Suite. Qualifications: - Master's degree in Nursing required.- License Nurse Practitioner License required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.- 0-1 years related work experience required.- MA Board authorization to practice as an APRN NRSG- Valid prescriptive authority from both the MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Certificate- Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases- Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in a teaching hospital and specialty area expertise. About Location: Life in Boston offers a mix of urban living and access to nature. There's a vibrant cultural scene with museums, theaters, and galleries, alongside outdoor activities like hiking and boating. Sports are big here, with passionate fans supporting local teams like the Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins.