What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner position at Community Health Program Inc?
About Community Health Programs
Community Health Programs is a network of health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. What's truly unique to CHP is our broad spectrum of support services that extend beyond medical and dental issues to strengthen families and improve children's well-being.
The region is a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area.
Our mission is to provide high-quality healthcare, dental services, wellness education, and family support services to the communities we serve.
We are committed to making a positive impact on the health and well-being of our patients and their families.
Job Summary:
The Family Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced primary and specialty nursing services. The NP performs patient health assessment, creating strategies to improve or manage a patient's health, and introducing habits for health promotion. Our expectation is that this position will see at least two patients per hour of patient-facing time.
This person will support CHP's mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP's policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
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Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Position Family Nurse Practitioner
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Community Health Programs is a network of health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. What's truly unique to CHP is our broad spectrum of support services that extend beyond medical and dental issues to strengthen families and improve children's well-being.
The region is a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area.
Our mission is to provide high-quality healthcare, dental services, wellness education, and family support services to the communities we serve.
We are committed to making a positive impact on the health and well-being of our patients and their families.
Job Summary:
The Family Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced primary and specialty nursing services. The NP performs patient health assessment, creating strategies to improve or manage a patient's health, and introducing habits for health promotion. Our expectation is that this position will see at least two patients per hour of patient-facing time.
This person will support CHP's mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP's policies and procedures.
Key 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.
Requirements:
- Masters 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.
Physical Requirements:
Click here to view the ADA Requirements
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Position Family Nurse Practitioner
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
