Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Essen Health Care; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Flexible scheduling

Travel within Massachusetts

Job summary

Essen Health Care is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered care through home visits in the Greater Boston area, MA. The role emphasizes chronic illness management, patient education, and holistic care in patients' homes.

The NP will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document care in EMR/EHR systems, and contribute to community outreach efforts. Travel within Massachusetts is required, with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in NP (Family or Adult Gerontology) required.
• Current Massachusetts NP license required.
• Board certification through AANP, ANCC, or ONCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home-based patient evaluations and comprehensive health assessments.
• Diagnose conditions, create individualized care plans, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with physicians and specialists for integrated treatment.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation of assessments, treatments, and follow-ups.
• Monitor patient progress with follow-up visits and adjust plans as needed.
• Respond to urgent medical needs during home visits and arrange referrals when necessary.
• Engage with local communities to promote available health resources.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Patient education

Documentation

Home-visit care

Education

Master's Degree in NP (Family or Adult Gerontology)

Massachusetts NP license

AANP/ANCC/ONCC board certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Job Summary: Intention Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care through home visits in the Greater Boston region of Massachusetts. This role focuses on individuals with chronic illnesses, mobility challenges, or limited access to healthcare facilities. The NP will emphasize holistic care, patient education, and management of complex medical conditions, ensuring continuity of care for patients in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive health assessments during home visits, including physical exams, medication reconciliation, and review of medical histories.
• Diagnosis & Treatment: Diagnose medical conditions, develop individualized care plans, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and continuous care.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and families on disease management, lifestyle changes, medication adherence, and preventive care.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate electronic health records (EHR) of patient assessments, treatments, and follow-ups.
• Follow-Up Care: Monitor patient progress through follow-up visits and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Emergency Response: Assess and manage urgent medical situations during home visits, providing timely interventions or referrals.
• Community Engagement: Participate in local outreach initiatives to promote health services and educate the community about available resources.

Job Requirements

• Master s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner program (Family or Adult Geriatrics).
• Current Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner license required.

National Board Certification Through One Of The Following

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)

Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is a plus.

Experience With EMR/EHR Systems Preferred.

New graduates encouraged to apply.

Work Environment

• Primarily provides care in patients homes; living conditions may vary.
• Requires travel within Massachusetts; flexible scheduling, including possible evenings and weekends, to meet patient needs.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Salary: $130,000-$200,000

Salary reflects bonuses and incentives

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.