Job Summary:
The
Family Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary care to patients within an outpatient environment. They will coordinate the care of patients under the supervision of a Board-Certified Physician. In addition, the
Family Nurse Practitioner acts as a member of the clinical team and works collaboratively with other departments in providing patient care.
Essential Functions:- Delivers direct primary care and preventative services to assigned children, adolescent, and adult patients.
- Develops therapeutic plans of care for prevention, management, and maintenance of good health for patients.
- Provides health education and counseling patients.
- Provides care for Acute and Chronic Illness and Urgent Care services, which includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of illness.
- Works closely with multidisciplinary teams and instructs and assists other team members in management of patient care.
- Follows established practice standards and current evidence-based clinical practices and guidelines.
- Provides care related to prenatal/postnatal services and care for uncomplicated pregnancies, in conjunction with physician partners, as delineated and approved for in request for clinical privileges.
- Provides family planning counseling and services.
- Consults with physician partner and refers patients with more complex/dynamic problems to subspecialty care, as appropriate.
- Maintains and updates Electronic Health Records (EHR) in a systematic format and completes required documentation within the specified amount of time expected by the Clinical Director.
- Ensures that patient records are kept confidential consistent with Health Center policies and procedures, Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards. Monitors HIPAA compliance within the work environment.
- Attends trainings, weekly Provider and Team meetings, and collaborates on practice, administrative, and quality improvement projects, as assigned by Clinical Director
- Provides clinical supervision and mentoring to Nurse Practitioner, Medical, and Physician Assistant students by mutual agreement with the Clinical Director.
- May work a fluctuating schedule, including days, evenings, weekend shifts, and holidays according to schedule approved by Clinical Director.
- Supports a work environment that is responsible and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and clients. Contributes to the professional team, supporting our Mission Statement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:- Active, Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner License in Massachusetts.
- 3+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a related field to Primary Care is a plus
Benefits- $125,000-$135,000/yr
- All pay rates are subject to experience, licensure or certification, and location
- Qualifies for the HRSA Loan Repayment Program
- Health Insurance plans starting on day-1 of employment. Employer pays 80% of premiums.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid 100% by employer.
- Competitive Retirement Plan
- CME Reimbursement
- 32 hours of clinical time and 8 hours of administrative time that can be completed remotely.
