Nurse Practitioner (MNA)/ Physician Assistant - 40hrs - Vascular/Wound Care

Atrius Health is a nonprofit healthcare leader delivering a system of connected care that enables us to know our patients better so that we can serve them well.

Across 32 clinical locations, more than 50 specialties and 825 physicians, we provide proactive, customized care to more than 720,000 adult and pediatric patients across eastern Massachusetts.

The Atrius Health practices including Dedham Medical Associates, Granite Medical Group, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and PMG Physician Associates - together with VNA Care - work in collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities, to develop innovative and effective ways of delivering care in the most appropriate setting, making it easier for patients to be healthy.

We believe that by establishing a solid foundation of knowledge, understanding and trust with each of our patients, we enrich their health and enhance their lives

The Wound Care / Vascular Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) works as a member of the medical team to create and maintain plan that results in successful wound care outcomes.

The Vascular / Wound Care provider provides hands on wound care to patients including debridement of wounds by enzymatic, sharp, or autolytic methods when appropriate.

Orders, reviews, interprets, and integrates diagnostic studies and laboratory findings for initiating or modifying the treatment plan in collaboration with the general surgeon and vascular surgeon.

Collaborates closely with VNA as needed.

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. Wound care certification preferred.

Graduate of nationally accredited, Masters-level Physician Assistant program. Possesses / eligible for national certification as a Physician Assistant.

Possesses / eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 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.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in vascular or wound preferred. Knowledge of up-to-date topical wound care products and therapies preferred.

Will consider experience in procedure based specialties.

SKILLS

Must exhibit strong critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal and good patient interviewing skills. Highly motivated and self-directed.

Ability to interpret clinical information, assess the implication of treatment and develop and implement a plan of care.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a rapidly changing environment with multiple demands. Up to date with current standard of nursing care in Specialty.

Demonstrated excellence in practice, documentation and utilization. Maintain high patient satisfaction. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Strong computer skills.

Candidates with vascular or wound care experience strongly encouraged to apply

Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital / domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and / or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.

Excellent benefits Include :

• 401K company retirement contribution,
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays,
• Paid professional development,
• Competitive health and welfare benefit package.

Atrius Health is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws : Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO);

and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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