Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – Part-Time or Full-Time

Overview

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – Part-Time or Full-Time

Join to apply for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – Part-Time or Full-Time role at Community Health Programs, Inc.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Community Health Programs is a network of health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. CHP offers a broad spectrum of support services to strengthen families and improve children’s well-being. The region is a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area. CHP is a nonprofit health care provider and community partner providing high-quality healthcare, dental services, wellness education and family support services.

Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $120,000.00 per year, prorated based on hours. Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time.

Responsibilities

• Family Nurse Practitioner Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform physical exams and patient observations.
• Record patients' medical histories and symptoms.
• Create patient care plans and contribute to existing ones.
• Order, administer, and analyze diagnostic tests.
• Monitor and operate medical equipment.
• Diagnose health issues.
• Administer medicine and other treatments.
• Detect changes in patients' health and modify treatment plans, as needed.
• Consult with healthcare professionals and families.
• Train patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure in the State of Massachusetts and board-certified by either ANCC or AANP.
• Prescriptive authorization.
• Experience providing primary care as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
• A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of disease prevention.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Subject Matter Expert
  • Maintains current knowledge by attending required trainings and meetings.
  • Knowledge of and respect for HIPAA regulations.
  • Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Business Acumen
  • Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals.
  • Sets and achieves challenging goals.
• Teamwork
  • Balances team and individual responsibilities.
  • Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
  • Gives and welcomes feedback.
  • Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Highest degree of professionalism and ethics.
  • Handles issues with tact and diplomacy.
  • Reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions.
  • Upholds organizational values; meets commitments.
  • Takes initiative, follows through, and manages different tasks with quick turn-around time.
  • Works well under pressure, and with minimal supervision.
• Organizational skills
  • Follows CHP policies and procedures.
  • Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
  • Excellent time-management skills.
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Prepares and presents statistical and other reports, oral or written as required.

Required and Preferred Attributes

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position is open to Part-Time or Full-Time employment; Exempt status. Location: MA, Great Barrington, CHP Great Barrington Health Center. EOE statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.