Nurse Practitioner

NeighborHealth; Shawmut (MT); On-site; USD 102,030 - 134,030; Full time

Job summary

NeighborHealth is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive nursing and medical services to individuals, families and groups, with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. The NP may order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe therapies as appropriate.

The role requires an NP license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and at least one year of community health experience. Starting salary is $102,030 with potential to $134,030 based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive and problem focused health history.
• Perform a comprehensive and problem focused physical exam.
• Order and interpret screening and diagnostic tests.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making.
• Communicate with patients regarding clinical findings.
• Initiate appropriate and timely consultations (NP, PA & MD).

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Community health experience

Education

NP licensure

Job description

Job Details

Time Type: Full time

Department: South End Washington Primary Care

All Locations: 1601 Washington Street, 400 Shawmut Avenue

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

• Obtain comprehensive and problem focused health history
• Perform a comprehensive and problem focused physical exam
• Order and interpret screening and diagnostic tests
• Demonstrate critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making.
• Communicate with patients regarding clinical findings
• Initiate 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

Salary

Starting at $102,030 and up to $134,030 per year based on experience.

EEO & Accommodation Statement

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request.