Nurse Practitioner

PULSE PRIMARY CARE; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PULSE PRIMARY CARE is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care under physician supervision. The role emphasizes assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic conditions while promoting preventive care and wellness.

The NP collaborates with physicians, care coordinators, medical assistants, and the care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improve outcomes. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted NP license in the state of practice.
• Current board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Clinical experience in primary care, family medicine, or urgent care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical standards, healthcare regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and commitment to quality patient care.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and review patient histories.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, including labs and imaging.
• Diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and infectious conditions.
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans per scope of practice and regulations.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment, medications, and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR system.
• Collaborate with physicians, care coordinators, and staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Promote preventive care and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Participate in clinical meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Comply with clinical protocols, policies, and state regulations governing NP practice.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license

Board certification

Clinical experience in primary care

Clinical standards knowledge

Assessment and diagnostics

Communication skills

Professionalism and judgment

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Supervising Physician, the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive primary care services to patients. This role is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting preventive care and overall wellness.

The NP works collaboratively with physicians, care coordinators, medical assistants, and other healthcare team members to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The primary objective of this position is to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and support patients in managing their health effectively.

Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and review patient medical histories.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, including laboratory work and imaging studies.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute, chronic, and infectious health conditions.
• Prescribe medications and develop appropriate treatment plans in accordance with scope of practice and applicable regulations.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medication usage, and preventive health measures.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Collaborate with physicians, medical assistants, care coordinators, and administrative staff to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Promote preventive care and healthy lifestyle practices among patients.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case reviews, and ongoing professional development activities.
• Comply with all clinical protocols, organizational policies, state regulations, and applicable laws governing Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant practice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
• Current board certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Clinical experience in primary care, family medicine, or urgent care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical standards, healthcare regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and commitment to quality patient care.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare environment.

Core Competencies

• Clinical Judgment: Applies critical thinking and sound medical decision‑making in patient care.
• Communication: Communicates clearly, professionally, and compassionately with patients, families, and staff.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary team members to support quality care delivery.
• Patient-Centered Care: Provides care with empathy, respect, and responsiveness to patient needs.
• Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changing patient needs, priorities, and clinical environments.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans.
• Knowledge of family medicine principles across diverse patient populations.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate care, including geriatric and adult patient populations.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and adherence to evidence-based practices.
• Bilingual communication skills preferred, but not required.