Nurse Practitioner, Surgery – Cooley Dickinson Hospital

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With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts. With a broad network of providers and facilities serving the Pioneer Valley, our services span a spectrum of medical and surgical needs, diagnostic care, rehabilitation, social work, behavioral health, and other critical needs of the community. The Cooley Dickinson Hospital has a medical staff of approximately 500 active members (physicians and advanced practice clinicians). The system is comprised of the Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Medical Group, as well as a VNA and Hospice. We pride ourselves on being a progressive, empowering employer, and a place for everyone. The Cooley Dickinson culture is built on living the values of our organization. Every employee is valued, no matter what professional function. Come work where you can make a difference every day, with opportunities for growth and development, in a great place to call home!

We are seeking a Full Time (40 Hour) Nurse Practitioner to join our Surgery team at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. The schedule will consist of (4) 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. The hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. This on-call requirement for this role is every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We are located on the Cooley Dickinson Main Campus at 30 Locust St, Northampton, MA 01060.

Under the clinical supervision of the Chief of the service line, the NP oversees and participates in the care of patients in the inpatient setting. The NP performs evaluations, coordinates and participates in treatment plans, monitors patient progress and documents patient care. This role will work with several surgical specialties and serve as potential first assist coverage for general surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedics, and plastics.

Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in driving medicine forward? In this full-time role, you will have access to a competitive benefits package tailored to meet your needs!

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions
-Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting
-Performs complete histories and physical examinations
-Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests
-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
-Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries
-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education
Master’s Degree Nursing required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN – State License] – Generic – HR Only preferred Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] – Generic – HR Only preferred Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] – Generic – HR Only preferred

Experience
experience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
– Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
– Ability to maintain quality control standards.
– Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
– Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
– Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• 5+ years of diversified peri-operative experience required
• Experience with scrubbing required
• Candidates must be willing to obtain NACS certification within six months of hire

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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