Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

York County Community Action Plan

$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing (for NP) or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (for PA)
  • Unrestricted Maine license for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license is mandatory
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in community health or primary care
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practice and population health strategies

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct clinical services upholding high medical and nursing standards
  • Ensure continuity of care through appropriate referrals and follow-ups
  • Utilize electronic medical records to engage population health strategies
  • Collaborate with practice team to prepare for patients' visits and deliver services
  • Manage care for high-risk and complex patient conditions
  • Engage in ongoing panel management activities to address care gaps
  • Adhere to NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards and FQHC requirements

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic life insurance and income protection
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • License renewal reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Nasson Health Care

A Division of York County Community Action Corp.

Advanced Practice Clinician

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Nasson 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 Responsibilities

The 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.


Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

Applicants 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 Assistant

Applicants 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 Information

Nasson 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 Apply

To be considered, please include a cover letter and resume.
Completed application packets may be reviewed upon receipt.

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