Position Summary

Provides care management and enhanced primary care; responsible for the overall coordination of the plan of care for a specified panel of patients in need of care management who are members of the Senior Care Options Program.

Permanent Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         Coordinates care for patients to ensure continuous, comprehensive care

·         Functions as a primary care nurse practitioner for a specified panel of patients

·         Maintains appropriate written and oral communication.

·         Conducts educational and training activities that promote appropriate and effective patient care

·         Participates in assessing and improving quality within the scope of responsibilities as appropriate.

·         Actively participates in the evaluation of own performance.

·         Participates in activities and education to maintain and advance competency.

·         Seeks to maintain a work environment and maintains effective communication with other employees and managers.

·         Makes decisions within the scope of the job, reflecting knowledge of facts and care for patients and employees.

·         Maintains confidentiality of client and employee information.

·         Communicates a positive image as a representative of CCA.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioners Degreee (NP) - Master's +
  
• ANA certification as an adult, geriatric or family nurse practitioner
  
• Current Mass license as an RN/RNP
  
• Minimum of 3 years relevant clinical experience. Home care and care management experience desired
  
• Proven skills and knowledge base necessary for independent clinical decision making.
  
• Excellent organizational skills
  
• Ability to function effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
  
• Effective oral and written skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal and customer relation skills.
  
• Effective teaching skills.
  
• Bilingual Candidates – Are Strongly Encouraged to apply