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Community Health Connections is Hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Near Gardner, MA
DescriptionJOIN THE CHC FAMILY!Community Health Connections (CHC) is a multi-site, non-profit health care center offering urgent care, primary family medical and pediatric care, preventative and restorative dental care, oral surgery, behavioral health services for children and adults, and substance use disorder treatment, and specialty services including optometry eye care, optical shop, acupuncture, nutrition consultations and podiatry. CHC is mission-driven, providing compassionate, quality health care regardless of income or health insurance status. CHC has five sites within Fitchburg, Gardner and Leominster with decades of experience as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving 36 communities in North Central Massachusetts.Under the general direction of the supervising physician and Medical Director, the NP coordinates the comprehensive health care needs of the specific patient population and provides appropriate direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of specific conditions. Participates in educational and research activities of the department.
Responsibilities Include
- Assesses patient's physical and psychosocial health/illness status through history taking and physical examination.
- Practices within the collaborative model with physicians, nurse practitioners and clinical psychologists
- Diagnoses, manages, and appropriately refers patients with acute, episodic, or chronic illness according to department protocols.
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests according to established guidelines.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Massachusetts Licensed Registered Nurse, required.
- Certified in Massachusetts to practice in the expanded role as a Family Nurse Practitioner, required.
- Certified in CPR/AED or equivalent.
- Demonstrated mastery of a specialty area or other related field normally acquired by 3-5 years progressively responsible nursing experience.
- 401k
- Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
- Sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D
- 100% paid Long-Term disability.
- Discounts on travel and entertainment!
- Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more!
- College Tuition Rewards/CMEs
- Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events,” Lunch & Learn’s”, team building, and more!)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- EyeMed Vision Care Program
- Accident & Cancer Insurance
- Educational development reimbursement
- Discounts on - gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!
Job Summary
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$121k-142k (estimate)
06/07/2024
07/02/2024
chcfhc.org
FITCHBURG, MA
200 - 500
2002
JOHN DEMALIA
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About Community Health Connections
Community Health Connections is a federally-qualified health center and licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. We began in 2002 as one primary care practice in Fitchburg providing medical services to the underserved. Community Health Connections was recognized as the place to find compassionate care, regardless of income or insurance status. We have greatly expanded in reach and scope to offer a wide range of services and care for individuals and families of all ages and incomes. Accessibility, compassion and quality remain at our core. Community Health Connections accepts ...
most commercial insurance plans, MassHealth and Health Safety Net. A Sliding Fee Discount Program is available for those who qualify. Mission, Vision, Values Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable healthcare in our community. Our vision is to be the leading healthcare center, committed to eliminating barriers to care and building a healthier tomorrow for the communities we serve. We value: High quality care Accessible care Patient satisfaction Staff satisfaction Team work Life/work balance Building for the future
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