Advanced Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Sign On Bonus!!

Company: North Shore Community Health
Location: Gloucester
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Job Description:

Advanced Practitioner Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Sign On Bonus!! Gloucester, MA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=302+Washington+Street+Gloucester+MA+01930) Job TypeFull-timeDescription$5,000 Sign On Bonus!!Opportunity OverviewNorth Shore Community Health (NSCH) is an industry leader in exceptional delivery of community healthcare. We have an opening for an advanced practitioner. Under the general direction of the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) and the direct supervision of the Medical Director, the advanced practitioner will provide continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family across all ages and genders. Within the context of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) policies and procedures. The clinician will exercise individual initiative and independent action to ensure high quality and comprehensive primary care. The two central tenets of PCMH lie in team-based care and care coordination. The advanced practitioner is expected to function as integral part of the Primary Care Team (PCT), as a leader and an engaged team member. The OrganizationNorth Shore Community Health is a high performing community health organization that prides itself on being a compassionate and high performing community health center, serving its surrounding communities with comprehensive and culturally competent care.NSCH offers comprehensive primary care, dental services, behavioral health care, care management, pharmacy, substance abuse disorder treatment, nurse care management, and insurance enrollment assistance services. NSCH has ten services sites: Gloucester, Peabody and Salem Family Health Centers; the school-based health centers at Salem High School and Peabody Veterans Memorial High School; and behavioral health only services at the Bentley Academy, Collins Middle School, Horace Mann School, Bates Elementary School, and the Peabody Learning Academy. NSCH offers competitive benefit plans and as a community-based safety net healthcare provider, NSCH welcomes staff who mirror the diversity of our communities and continues on its path to furthering its commitment to being an anti-racist organization.MissionNorth Shore Community Healths mission is to build healthy communities by providing exceptional care to all.VisionHealthy People - Vibrant CommunitiesValuesAccountabilityWe take our responsibility to ourselves, each other, and the NSCH Community very seriously. We understand our individual roles, and positions of power with respect to how others perceive our roles and actions. We hold ourselves accountable when we make mistakesacknowledging the error, owning it, taking corrective actions, and moving forward. We follow through on what we commit or resolve to do.IntegrityIntegrity is the foundation of healthy relationships. We are committed to the highest ethical standards: honesty, fairness, respectfulness, and trustworthiness. We are honorable and respectful in dealings with others, and we strive to deal honestly, fairly and in a respectful, ethical, and trustworthy manner when in agreement or disagreement.EmpathyEmpathy is a deep appreciation for anothers situation and point of view, which is the basis for the golden rule and our intrinsic sense of justice. We strive to bring empathy into our interactions with each other and with our patients.CourageWe see courage as the strength of character to stand up for our convictions and belief system. To have courage is to have the fortitude to take risks and to extend ones behaviors, actions, and thoughts beyond ones comfort zone. We appreciate that courage is often required to compromise. Courage is a state of mind to face adverse, difficult, and challenging situations with confidence and positive energy.RespectNSCH holds its patients in the highest regard. We provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient needs and values. We take the time to listen to concerns, understand what is important, and provide appropriate solutions and care. We do this through coordination and integration of care, collaboration, and teamwork.CommitmentNSCH is committed to the health and well-being of its community, patients, and staff. We demonstrate this commitment by constantly striving to align our actions with our mission, vision, and values.EEO Statement:We, North Shore Community Health (NSCH), are an equal employment opportunity employer. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce representative of all people, at all job levels, in the organization. We do not and will not make any personnel decisions (like recruiting, hiring, job assignments, and promotions) based on age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.https://www.nschi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/nsch_eeo-policy-statement-dec-2021.pdfResponsibilities

• Works as an integral member of the PCT, which includes careful attention to customer service, population management, appropriate delegation and participation in the quality initiatives of the health center. Because of the inherent authority and responsibility of the position, the physician is expected to display exemplary communication skills and to lead by example.
• Conducts a program of care within their disciplines scope of practice and in collaboration with physician staff, with responsibility for examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Obtains history and physical examinations of the patients in an ambulatory setting. Utilizes laboratory and other diagnostic services as appropriate.
• Renders services to patients of NSCH in a competent, professional and ethical manner; makes a diagnosis and administers treatments based on evidence-based medicine whenever possible but always within accepted standards of care.
• The advanced practitioner will prescribe buprenorphine containing medications as needed for the safe care of patients living with opioid use disorder.
• Seeks outside advice and consultation as necessary; refers for specialty care and for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment when appropriate.
• Participates in health promotion and disease prevention activities including screening, immunization and health education events sponsored by NSCH.
• Takes part in quality assurance and patient care assessment activities. PCMH relies on each PCT to act on data provided to it, to continuously improve the quality of care.
• Scope of practice for invasive procedures will be established on the date of hire. New procedures can only be added with the written approval of the (associate) medical director and the CCO.
• Adheres to the documentation standards set for NSCH staff.
• Performs emergency treatment consistent with established policies and procedures accepted standards of care.
• Assumes "on call" responsibilities for NSCH.
• Participates in extended access to patient care as needed.
• Participates in and complies with all policies, procedures and reimbursement plans related to MassHealth and other state and federal reimbursement programs or commercial payors with which NSCH may contract or affiliate.
• Participation in and compliance with all policies and procedures related to Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state reimbursement programs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and the payment plan of any commercial insurer, health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, accountable health plan, or other health benefit program with which NSCH may contract or affiliate.
• Must comply with all NSCH policies and procedures; all bylaws, rules, regulations and policies of any hospital or facility of which you are granted privileges; and all applicable state and federal law.
• Fulfills the expectations of the advanced practitioner position including other duties as needed. Requirements
  • Current NP/PA Massachusetts License.
  • Certification in respective specialty.
  • One year working as a licensed NP/PA in an ambulatory care setting; experience in a Community Health Center preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with commitment to establishing a safe and respectful environment for team members.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
  • High level of commitment to continuous improvement in the quest for comprehensive and quality health care.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus.
  • Competency in working with Microsoft Office Suite and Epic is a plus.
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between sites as needed is required. As a health center, NSCH expects all employees to receive all required vaccinations and health screenings each year. Moreover, as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be vaccinated against COVID19, including providing proof of having received the COVID19 vaccine, unless a religious or medical exception is granted. All prospective employees are required to be vaccinated before their first day of employment, and proof of vaccination record must be provided with prehire paperwork. To request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement or if you have any questions about this mandate, please contact the Human Resources Department athr@nschi.org (https://talent.paylocity.com/Talent/OfferLetters/Templates/Edit/%5bobject%20Object%5d) . At North Shore Community Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse workforce. Are you excited about this role but feel that your past experience does not align perfectly with every requirement in the job description? We encourage you to apply! Your skills may be suited for this or other roles here at North Shore Community HealthLiving on the North ShoreWith facilities in Salem, Peabody, and Gloucester, NSCH offers access to New Englands Coastal charm, while being just thirty minutes outside of Boston. The North Shore is connected to the city via the Rockport Commuter Rail line, which makes stops in Salem and Gloucester. The North Shore has plenty to offer, with a rich history and thriving cultural scene.For Information Please Contact:Ella Mae KabaTalent Acquisition Program ManagerNorth Shore Community Health(857) 320-6761ella.kaba@nschi.org

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