Nurse Practitioner

NeighborHealth; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community health is seeking a passionate Nurse Practitioner to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential nursing and medical services to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. You will be responsible for diagnosing and managing both acute and chronic illnesses, while also performing comprehensive health assessments and interpreting diagnostic tests. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and community well-being, and make a significant impact in the lives of patients in the greater Boston area.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP with experience in community health preferred.
• Must possess BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health histories and physical exams.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and communicate findings.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Diagnostic Reasoning

Patient Communication

Education

MA License as Nurse Practitioner

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!

Everywhere you turn, you can feel the immeasurable level of enthusiasm here at NeighborHealth! We are one of the largest community health centers in the country, supporting the greater Boston area and focusing on the well-being of our patients and local community. From the nurses and physicians on the front line of patient care, to the managers who lead and guide our staff, to the many support roles that keep our facilities running smoothly - everyone plays a vital role in improving medicine for our patients.

Time Type: Full time

Department: Adult Medicine

All Locations: East Boston

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner who provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups. A nurse practitioner diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses while emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. Services may include ordering, conducting, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtains comprehensive and problem-focused health history
• Performs a comprehensive and problem-focused physical exam
• Orders and interprets screening and diagnostic tests
• Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making
• Communicates with patients regarding clinical findings
• Initiates appropriate and timely consultations (NP, PA & MD)

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MA License as NP
• BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification, as required by department
• 1 year relevant experience preferably in a community health setting