Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Education and Experience Requirements:

• Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licenses in the MA state.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty is preferred.
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited agency.
• Master's in Nursing required, Doctorate of Nursing preferred.
• Two or more years of clinical experience as a nursing practitioner at a physician practice or in a hospital with a related specialty is strongly preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient records.
• Checks in with clients about test results and prognoses.
• Advises patients regarding prescriptions and treatment plans.
• Follows all federal, state, and nursing guidelines, regulations, and standards.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, including x-rays, blood work, and scans.
• Refers patients to specialists if necessary and analyzes medical records and reports.
• Updates patient charts and uploads to Electronic Health Record (EHR) software.
• Works with a team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and doctors to provide quality patient care.
• Examines patients, including discussing medical history and symptoms and performing physicals.
• Knows how to use popular tools, including: medical database software, medical research software, medical diagnosis software, medical billing software, e-prescribing software, scheduling software, billing software, and telemedicine software.