Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starting day one

Short- and long-term disability covered by employer

CME reimbursement

Job summary

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care within an outpatient setting. The role involves coordinating care under a supervising physician and delivering direct health services to diverse patient populations.

The ideal candidate will have an active Nurse Practitioner license in Massachusetts and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, health insurance from day one, and participation in the HRSA Loan Repayment Program.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to patients in an outpatient environment.
• Deliver direct primary care and preventative services to assigned patients.
• Maintain and update Electronic Health Records (EHR) systematically.

Skills

Patient care

Health education

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Massachusetts

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

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful career caring for the communities’ most vulnerable populations?

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the diversity of our staff and community.

Job Summary

• The Family Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary care to patients within an outpatient environment.
• They will coordinate the care of patients under the supervision of a Board-Certified Physician.
• The Family Nurse Practitioner acts as a member of the clinical team and works collaboratively with other departments in providing patient care.

Essential Functions

• Delivers direct primary care and preventative services to assigned children, adolescent, 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 illness and urgent care services, which includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of illness.
• Works closely with multidisciplinary teams and instructs and assists other team members in management of patient care.
• Follows established practice standards and current evidence-based clinical practices and guidelines.
• Provides care related to prenatal/postnatal services and care for 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 more 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 that patient records are kept confidential consistent with Health Center policies and procedures, Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards.
• Monitors HIPAA compliance within the work environment.
• Attends trainings, weekly provider and team meetings, and collaborates on practice, administrative, and quality improvement projects, as assigned by 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 schedule approved by Clinical Director.
• Supports a work environment that is responsible and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and clients.
• Contributes to the professional team, supporting 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.
• Salary: $110,000-$120,000 per year, schedule and location dependent. 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 covered 100% by employer.
• Competitive retirement plan.
• CME reimbursement: 32 hours of clinical time and 8 hours of administrative time that can be completed remotely.