What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Resident - PGY 1 - 2025-2026 Cohort position at Penobscot Community Health Center?
Job Description
Job Description
Join us in transforming the primary care workforce! Penobscot Community Health Care is accepting applications for the sixth cohort of our Nurse Practitioner Residency PGY1 Program. Our residency is focused on increasing the clinical knowledge and skills of new NPs, providing a positive transitional experience from school to practice, and an opportunity to fine tune skills under the guidance of experienced mentors in the field! The goal of the program is to produce highly knowledgeable primary care NPs who are confident in their abilities and dedicated to staying in the field; thereby increasing access to needed health care in our rural and aging state.
Penobscot Community Health Care’s (PCHC) Nurse Practitioner Residency’s mission is to provide recent family nurse practitioner graduates with a positive and supportive transition from education to practice. In alignment with the organization's mission to improve the health and well-being of Maine communities, particularly in underserved and rural areas, the program focuses on enhancing clinical, team-based, and trauma-informed care in safety-net settings. By fostering provider wellness and resilience, the residency prepares primary care providers for long-term professional careers delivering integrated, patient-centered care that meets the diverse needs of our communities.
OVERVIEW
The NP Resident will
- Deliver medical care to a wide variety of patients and will be responsible for maintaining accurate and current patient records as well as scheduling and administering follow up appointments for patients as required.
- Work effectively with other members of the team to deliver the best primary care to our patients and perform selective medical services under the direction of supervising physicians and providers.
- Salaried position : Work week approximately 40 hours, with 32 hours of patient contact. No nights, weekends, with one week of call near the end of the year.
- Have an opportunity to experience internal rotations such as Community Care and Geriatrics, Transitions of Care, Women’s Health, Recovery Services Care, School-Based Healthcare, Homeless Healthcare, and much more.
BENEFITS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Why Penobscot Community Health Care? Governed by a board of community volunteers, PCHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center comprised of seventeen practices and program service sites in Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Winterport, Belfast, and Jackman. As an organization PCHC offers a wide range of fully integrated primary care services for the whole person : family medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, dental, mental health, speech and hearing, nutrition, substance use disorder treatment, podiatry and chiropractic medicine, primary care pharmacy, shelter and healthcare for those experiencing homelessness, and more!
PCHC supports and empowers people to advocate for their personal goals and needs and connect with community-based resources. Our success is measured when the health of our community encompasses physical and emotional wellness, personal dignity, and a sense of belonging.
Bangor, Maine : Live and work in a historic, riverside city just half an hour from Maine’s gorgeous Acadia National Park and Maine’s storied mid-coast region. Enjoy the amenities of a good-sized metro without the hassle – and be inspired by all of Maine’s natural beauty and resources at your doorstep! Bangor is Maine’s third largest city, with its own international airport. It’s a short drive to Boston (3 hrs.) or Portland’s quaint Old Port (2 hrs.). Limitless four-season outdoor recreational opportunities, a wide variety of arts, cultural and entertainment venues coupled with great family-centered neighborhoods and excellent public and private educational opportunities make the Greater Bangor Region highly desirable for professional families.
Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com .
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Contact : Brittany Hill, Provider Recruiter
207.992.9200 / recruitment@pchc.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
