Nurse Practitioner- Post-Acute Care Clinic/ Primary Care - Gifford Medical Center

Overview

Gifford has an opportunity for a Post-Acute Care Clinic Nurse Practitioner to join our well established, successful Primary Care Division. This position provides care to patients transitioning from an inpatient or ED stay back to their primary care clinician. Discharge from an inpatient or ED stay can be confusing for patients and their families and this position helps provide review, education and direction to patients to ensure their understanding of “next steps” in their care plan. The Clinician is expected to speak with patients about their illness, educating their family members, and partnering with other Clinicians to provide high quality, evidence-based care.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a spectacular setting at a rural, financially stable, non-profit hospital with a progressive philosophy supportive administrative team and advanced technology.

Gifford Health Care is a hospital based in Randolph, Vermont serving the Central Vermont Population. We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

•          Competitive pay
•          Self-funded health insurance plan with Gifford contributing up to 93% of the premium (depending on the plan chosen)
•          Dental and vision benefits, long-term and short-term disability as well as life insurance
•          Defined contribution 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 4% employer deposit and 1% match after one year of employment
•          Generous amounts of earned time off that promotes work life balance
•          Tuition reimbursement, most employees may be eligible for PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) program
•          Employee discounts to local retailers
•          Locations throughout Central Vermont; our hospital is just off I-89 and our clinics are sprinkled through Washington, Orange and Windsor counties
•          Onsite Parking and childcare

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Providing care to patients with recently discharged from a hospital stay or ED visit

·         Educating patients and their families about their condition and what they should expect from the treatment plan

·         Performing examinations and diagnostic test s to assess the patient’s condition

·         Communicating with their Primary Care Clinician to determine the best care plan for every patient

·         Providing acute care to patients as needed

·         Keeping records that track patient progress

Requirements

·         VT Licensure

·         Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and compassion in a fast-paced setting

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