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Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

SUMMARY Under the direction of the department chief, the incumbent is a certified nurse practitioner (NP) who possesses advanced training/skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating the patient with both chronic and acute illness and disease. Works in a collaborative team practice that recognizes the patient as the central focus. Serves as a patient educator in areas of specialization.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses that are of an appropriate level of complexity for the knowledge and experience of the NP.  Orders and interprets laboratory work and other diagnostic studies. Develops and implements a plan of care to address the illness, which may include prescribing medications and/or other treatments. May refer patient to subspecialty physicians.  Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs. Serves as an educator in areas of specialization (e.g. family planning, weight loss, smoking cessation).  May serve as the representative care provider for a patient with a stated preference or as appropriate to the practitioner’s area of specialization. Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care for these patients, taking into account social, emotional, and developmental needs, as well as all current medical management practices. Communicates issues related to patient care with PCP. Collaborates with PCP in provision of patient care.  Participates in department and organizational clinical care initiatives.  Maintains BLS certification.  Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Graduate of a State-approved school of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Master of Science degree and Nurse Practitioner certification in an area of specialty required. Possess a current license to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and authorization to practice in the expanded role. Possession and maintenance of or eligibility for DEA and Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.

_Benefits Include:_

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays,
• Paid professional development,
• Generous health and welfare benefit package.

Job: *Nursing

Organization: *Internal Medicine

Title: Nurse Practitioner - MNA

Location: Wellesley MA

Requisition ID: 123135