Family Nurse Practitioner

Coordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame using therapeutic means, the laboratory process, the environment / instrumentation and other health care team members while assuming responsibility and accountability for these patients; responsibilities are to provide patient care in an ambulatory care setting under the clinical supervision of a physician or MD within the guidelines of nursing process and nurse practitioner protocols as outlined in Patient Care Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners. Required Skills / Qualifications / Training / Experience : Graduate of an accredited school, master prepared with a degree as a Nurse Practitioner Massachusetts licensure. Departmental specialized training to provide care to patients within role and successful completion of SMH orientation program Preferred Skills / Qualifications / Training / Experience : Command of verbal and written English Operation of clinical equipment demonstrates clinical competence, Positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills Three to five years medical office experience Educational Requirements : Master in Science in Nursing / Nurse Practitioner License / Certification : CPR certification. MA NP license, DEA & Mass Controlled Substance Registration Age Specific Criteria : Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position / assigned areas. Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations : Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.