Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Qualified for HRSA Loan Repayment Program

Health insurance from day 1

CME reimbursement

Competitive retirement plan

Disability paid 100% by employer

Job summary

The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center in Worcester, MA, is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care to patients.

In this role, you will deliver direct care, develop health plans, and collaborate with teams to improve patient outcomes. A supportive workplace and excellent benefits await.

Qualifications

• Delivery of direct primary care and preventative services.
• Development of therapeutic plans for patient care.
• Management of acute and chronic illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide health education and counseling.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA standards.

Skills

Primary care delivery

Patient education and counseling

Electronic Health Records management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Massachusetts

3+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a meaningful career caring for our communities' most vulnerable populations? The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth. Our inclusive workplace fosters teamwork, accountability, and respect, and we are an equal‑opportunity employer that embraces the richness of the cultures of our staff and community.

Job Summary

The Family Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary care to patients within an outpatient environment. They coordinate care under the supervision of a Board‑Certified Physician and act as a member of the clinical team, collaborating with other departments to provide patient care.

Essential Functions

• Delivers direct primary care and preventative services to assigned children, adolescents, and adult patients
• Develops therapeutic plans of care for prevention, management, and maintenance of good health for patients
• Provides health education and counseling to patients
• Provides care for acute and chronic illnesses and urgent care services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of illness
• Works closely with multidisciplinary teams and instructs and assists other team members in patient care management
• Follows established practice standards and current evidence‑based clinical practices and guidelines
• Provides care related to prenatal/postnatal services and uncomplicated pregnancies in conjunction with physician partners, as delineated and approved for clinical privileges
• Provides family planning counseling and services
• Consults with physician partner and refers patients with complex/dynamic problems to subspecialty care as appropriate
• Maintains and updates Electronic Health Records (EHR) in a systematic format and completes required documentation within the specified time expected by the Clinical Director
• Ensures patient records are kept confidential consistent with Health Center policies, the Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards, and monitors HIPAA compliance within the work environment
• Attends trainings, weekly provider and team meetings, and collaborates on practice, administrative, and quality improvement projects assigned by the Clinical Director
• Provides clinical supervision and mentoring to Nurse Practitioner, Medical, and Physician Assistant students by mutual agreement with the Clinical Director
• May work a fluctuating schedule, including days, evenings, weekend shifts, and holidays according to a schedule approved by the Clinical Director
• Supports a work environment that is responsible and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and clients, contributing to the professional team and our mission statement
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Massachusetts
• 3+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a related field to primary care is a plus

Benefits

• $110,000‑$120,000/yr (all pay rates are subject to experience, licensure or certification, and location)
• Qualifies for the HRSA Loan Repayment Program
• Health insurance plans starting on day‑1 of employment; employer pays 80% of premiums
• Short‑term and long‑term disability paid 100% by employer
• Competitive retirement plan
• CME reimbursement
• 32 hours of clinical time and 8 hours of administrative time that can be completed remotely