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Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner works in a remote capacity as part of the team covering indirect work within provider in-basket folders including but not limited to; patient gateway messages, telephone calls, urgent refills, urgent or critical results, CC’d charts and other folders as time allows.Telephone calls can range from routine to emergent and may require prescription writing, lab or radiology ordering and interaction with PCP or covering MD as needed for clinical support.
The NP will work with our MA and nursing staff that are supporting indirect work and will respond to PG messages, telephone calls and perform virtual visits as needed for patient care. The NP will also help to cover in-basket items for many providers in the office especially for vacation/day off coverage.
The NP will review in-basket of all providers on site for in-basket folders as time allows or as directed after supporting the providers who are off or on vacation.
Prescription refills may be done with exception of controlled substances for ninety day supply with four refills for appropriate routine medications if the patient has had appropriate labs and visits to meet the refill protocols.
The NP will work to resolve PG messages, telephone calls in real time by either providing clinical advice or offering a virtual visit. The NP will place orders for testing, vaccines, referrals or refills as necessary based on patient request if appropriate.
Responsible billing per MGH Billing Compliance, Federal and State billing regulations Position will require in-person training days in the first month and then transition to fully remote with periodic in-person days, as needed. Patient care primarily through Virtual indirect work. May involve some Virtual Patient Visits Primary Clinical Responsibilities Collaborates with physicians as needed while managing acute medical needs of patients.
Instructs patient and loved ones regarding medications and treatments provided during telephone triage.
Actively supports patient safety program; adheres to applicable patient safety standards.
Prepares written documentation as required in the patients medical record following standard clinical practice and protocols.
Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
Follows MGH Primary Care/Assembly Row policies and procedures dedicatedly; attends meetings and continuing educations opportunities as directed. Seeks to expand skills and professional knowledge.
Treats all patients courteously and with dignity and respect at all times.
Maintains patient confidentiality
Qualifications
Required: Current Massachusetts state license as a registered nurse practitioner. Federal and State DEA licensure. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master's degree and NLN approved NP program and possess state licensure to practice in the expanded role.
Minimum of 3 years direct Adult/Family Medicine experience required and ambulatory experience is preferred. Strong triaging skills required. Proven proficiency in providing comprehensive health care including evaluation, diagnosis and treatment Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements
Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Excellent verbal skills and proficient writing skills required. Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and EPIC.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Remote
Work Location
100 Cambridge Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
24
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$120,390.40 - $170,456.00/Annual
Grade
7
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