Mobile Nurse Practitioner, Community Van - 20 day
Salem Hospital

Job Info

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The MGB mobile health service is an innovative program dedicated to increasing access to quality healthcare for historically marginalized communities in the North Shore area. The team in their mobile health van goes to different communities for pop up clinics to bring the care to where the community can best access it. The Nurse Practitioner is an integral member of the team bringing these health care services which include vaccinations, cardiometabolic screening/treatment, and substance use disorder screening/treatment. This position allows the NP to meet the patient, where they are at, in their local environment to best directly assist them with their health care needs.

The NP is responsible for providing day to day clinical care to the community and supervision of the clinical members of the mobile team.

Together with the Mobile Operations Manager, the NP manages several clinics each week across multiple locations that require set-up, staff management, and patient service. Because each clinic takes place in community locations with no immediate clinical back-up, it is vital that the Clinical Lead is experienced and proficient at preventing or managing complex and/or emergency patient care problems.

The Mobile Clinical NP will work closely with the Medical Lead and the Mobile Operations Manager to develop and expand mobile health service offerings in the community. It will be important for the Mobile Clinical NP to have an interest in Community Health and be willing to explore new and innovative opportunities for providing service with the goal of overall improvement of health standards in our communities.

The Mobile Clinical NP reports directly to the Medical Lead for the mobile team and other nursing leaders for the organization

This is a hybrid role and she/he will be required to work both in-person and remotely. Some mobile clinics are scheduled during the evening and on weekends to provide greater access for community members who work during the day.

Clinical Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following activities:

1. Functions independently and uses EPIC to provide care for all patients seen by the mobile team.

2. Utilizes advanced nursing knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or emergency patient care problems.

3. Maintains and practices in accord with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations.

4. Works in other mobile clinical roles if needed due to a staffing shortage or high patient volume.

5. Provides primary care services in affiliated settings as needed.

• Performs a physical exam, obtains medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan.

• Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.

• Actively supports patient safety program; adheres to applicable patient safety standards.

• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources as needed to meet patient and family needs.

• Maintains and reviews patient electronic medical record and other pertinent information. Prepares written documentation as required in the patients medical record following standard clinical practice.

• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.

• Provides clinical results and consultation to patients over the phone in follow-up to care provided during the mobile clinic.

• Treats all patients courteously and with dignity and respect at all times.

• Maintains patient confidentiality

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following activities:

1. Provides oversight and supervision of the clinical members of the mobile team (ex. RN, MA, as well as interns, residents, and clinical volunteers).

2. Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise.

3. Trains new clinical staff, residents and volunteers on workflows, standard procedures, infection control, and safety guidelines.

4. Assists Medical Lead in recruitment/hiring of clinical team members.

5. Develops operational protocols and data collection tools in collaboration with the Medical Lead and Mobile Operations Manager.

6. Collaborates with Mobile Operations Manager to ensure adequate clinical resources for each mobile clinic.

7. Participates in mobile team meetings; raises issues and communicates resolution to staff.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• Bilingual preferred

• Current Massachusetts Licensure as an NP required

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

• One year of clinical experience required

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