DescriptionExempt, Full Time or Part Time PositionDepartment: Adult MedicineCommunity Health Services participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment ProgramCommunity Health Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced APRN/NP in our Adult Medicine clinic. The APRN/Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary health care including health promotion and disease prevention activities for CHS patients. The incumbent provides specialized care in collaboration with department physicians and refers patients to consultants for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment procedures as appropriate.
You're excited about this role because you will...- Diagnose diseases and anomalies such as color blindness or glaucoma
- Prescribe and fit vision aides such as contact lenses and eyeglasses
- Clearly document diagnosis and treatment plan, including referrals, therapeutic prescriptions and long-term medical management, in patients' charts
- Facilitate needed referrals, including social services for patients requiring services not offered at CHS in coordination with referral services representatives and care team nurses.
- Review incoming reports (labs, images, etc.) sign-off, and follow up per guidelines.
- Adhere to current disease management protocols, and key clinical pathways, and use them to improve clinical performance.
- Assist in the review of primary care protocols and patient education materials in collaboration with Clinical Director and/or CMO.
We're excited about this role because you...- Are a graduate of an accredited school of medicine
- Possess valid State of Connecticut licensure and have or will be eligible to obtain DEA
- Be willing and able to deliver high quality patient care in an efficient manner
- Have 3+ years' experience
- Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and English are preferred.
Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:- Community Health Services participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program
- Paid Malpractice and CME
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Competitive Pay
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Worker's Compensation
- Various Leave Programs - Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and more
