New 
Nurse Practitioner, Community Van
 Salem Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Salem | |
| 3 Dove Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Nov 13, 2025 | |
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The MGB mobile health services 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 cardiometabolic screening and treatment, substance use disorder screening and treatment, vaccinations, and social determinants of health screening and resources
The Mobile Clinical NPTM is an integral member of the mobile health team that is dedicated to increasing access to quality healthcare for vulnerable communities in the greater Boston area. Mobile health services are specialized by "clinic" and provide primary care to patients of all ages including COVID-19 testing and vaccination, hypertension screening/treatment, and substance use disorder screening/treatment. The Clinical NPTM is responsible for providing oversight and supervision of the clinical members of the mobile team (RN, MA, and others). The Clinical NPTM also provides direct patient care to patients of all ages. Together with the Mobile Operations Manager, the Clinical NPTM manages 1-2 clinic sessions each Wednesday across various locations that require set-up, staff management, and patient service. Because each clinic session takes place in community locations with no immediate clinical back-up, it is vital that the Clinical NPTM is experienced and proficient at preventing or managing complex and/or emergency patient care problems for patients of all ages. The Clinical NPTM will work closely with the Senior Medical Director, Medical Lead and the Mobile Operations Manager to develop and expand mobile health service offerings in the community. It will be important for the Clinical NPTM to have an interest in Community Health and be willing to explore new opportunities for providing service. The Clinical NPTM reports directly to the Medical Lead for the mobile team 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 (MA, as well as interns, residents, and clinical volunteers). 2.Serves as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise. 3.Collaborates with Mobile Operations Manager to ensure adequate clinical resources for each mobile clinic. 4.Performs other duties as assigned. Education -Current Massachusetts Licensure as an NP required, Family Nurse Practitioner preferred -DEA-X waiver preferred, must be willing to obtain Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities -Bilingual preferred Physical Requirements
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