Primary Care Provider - Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

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. 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.

Community Health Programs embraces its role as a nonprofit health care provider and community partner. We are a leader in the communities we serve by providing high quality healthcare, dental services, wellness education and family support services. CHP outreach provides free health screenings, insurance enrollment assistance as well as information so people can learn how to take better care of themselves and their families.

Salary Range : $104,500.00 - $120,000.00 / year 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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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.

Competencies : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Is a subject matter expert and keeps knowledge current by attending required trainings and meetings.

Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Highest degree of professionalism and ethics.

Follows CHP policies and procedures.

Prepares and presents statistical and other reports oral or written as required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements :

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FULL-TIME / PART-TIME Full-Time

POSITION Family Nurse Practitioner

EXEMPT / NON-EXEMPT Exempt

LOCATION MA, Pittsfield, CHP Neighborhood 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.

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