Nasson Health Care
A Division of York County Community Action Corp.
Advanced Practice ClinicianNurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantNasson Health Care is seeking a qualified
Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to work collaboratively with a team of health and administrative professionals to provide comprehensive primary care to patients while utilizing the
Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care delivery.
Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Advanced Practice Clinician:
- Provides direct clinical services in accordance with the highest standards of medical and nursing practice and in full accordance with health center policies and protocols.
- Assures access for continuity of care through appropriate referrals for sub-specialty and inpatient services and prompt follow-up of patients discharged from inpatient settings.
- Engages population health strategies to identify and address health needs among various segments of the primary care patient panel and makes optimal use of the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborates with other members of the practice team to prepare for patients' office visits and assure that all indicated services are planned and delivered.
- Collaborates with other members of the practice team to manage the care of patients with high-risk and complex conditions.
- Actively engages in ongoing provider panel management activities; routinely scans patient records for gaps in care and takes steps to assure that appointments are scheduled and all indicated services are delivered.
- Fully embraces and carries out all applicable NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) requirements.
QualificationsNurse PractitionerApplicants must have:
- A Master's degree in Nursing
- An unrestricted Maine license to practice as an adult, family, or pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- A U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
In addition:
A minimum of one to two (1-2)
years of experience in a community health or primary care practice is required.
Physician AssistantApplicants must have:
- A Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- An unrestricted Maine license to practice as an adult, family, or pediatric Physician Assistant
- A U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
- Compliance with NCCPA standards
A minimum of one to two (1-2)
years of experience in a community health or primary care practice is required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Applicable to Both Roles)- Working knowledge of the core concepts of:
- Evidence-based practice
- Social and behavioral determinants of health
- Population-based care
- Integration of medical, behavioral health, and dental care
- Working within an electronic medical record
- Demonstrated respect for cultural diversity in serving patients and families.
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills in performing patient assessment and care.
- Willingness to work some non-traditional hours.
- Ability to travel between YCCAC/Nasson Health Care clinical sites.
Additional InformationNasson Health Care is an eligible site for the
National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment Program.
Benefits:Health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; HRA; income protection; FSA; 403(b); PTO; paid holidays; Employee Assistance Program; license renewal reimbursement.
How to ApplyTo be considered, please include a
cover letter and resume.
Completed application packets may be reviewed upon receipt.
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