Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

York County Community Action Corporation; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Nasson Health Care seeks an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to deliver comprehensive primary care in Springvale and Biddeford, ME, within a PCMH framework. The role collaborates with clinicians and staff to provide integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services.

The practice emphasizes NCQA PCMH standards and FQHC guidelines, requiring licensure in Maine and DEA, plus 1–2 years in community health or primary care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Unrestricted Maine NP license
• DEA license
• 1–2 years of experience in a community health or primary care practice
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
• Unrestricted Maine PA license
• NCCPA standards compliance

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services in accordance with highest medical and nursing practice standards.
• Ensures access for continuity of care with referrals for sub-specialty and inpatient services.
• Engages population health strategies to address health needs and uses the EMR effectively.
• Collaborates with the practice team to prepare for visits and ensure services are delivered.
• Manages care for patients with high-risk and complex conditions.
• Engages in provider panel management activities and closes care gaps.
• Adheres to NCQA PCMH standards and FQHC requirements.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Social determinants

Population-based care

Integrated care

EMR proficiency

Cultural competence

Critical thinking

Travel possible

Non-traditional hours

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Unrestricted Maine NP license

Unrestricted Maine PA license

DEA license

Job description

A Division of York County Community Action Corp.

Nasson Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center with clinical sites in Springvale and Biddeford, Maine. We serve York County and neighboring communities through provision of fully integrated medical, dental and behavioral health care.

Advanced Practice Clinician

Nasson Health Care is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to work collaboratively with a team of health and administrative professionals to provide comprehensive primary care to patients while utilizing the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care delivery.

Primary Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Clinician:

• Provides direct clinical services in accordance with the highest standards of medical and nursing practice and in full accordance with health center policies and protocols.
• Assures access for continuity of care through appropriate referrals for sub‑specialty and inpatient services and prompt follow‑up of patients discharged from inpatient settings.
• Engages population health strategies to identify and address health needs among various segments of the primary care patient panel and makes optimal use of the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborates with other members of the practice team to prepare for patients’ office visits and assure that all indicated services are planned and delivered.
• Collaborates with other members of the practice team to manage the care of patients with high‑risk and complex conditions.
• Actively engages in ongoing provider panel management activities; routinely scans patient records for gaps in care and takes steps to assure that appointments are scheduled and all indicated services are delivered.
• Fully embraces and carries out all applicable NCQA Patient‑Centered Medical Home standards and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) requirements.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Master’s degree in Nursing
• An unrestricted Maine license to practice as an adult, family, or pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• A U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license

In addition:

A minimum of one to two (1-2) years of experience in a community health or primary care practice is required.

Applicants must have:

• A Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
• An unrestricted Maine license to practice as an adult, family, or pediatric Physician Assistant
• A U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
• Compliance with NCCPA standards

A minimum of one to two (1-2) years of experience in a community health or primary care practice is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Applicable to Both Roles)

• Working knowledge of the core concepts of:
  • Evidence‑based practice
  • Social and behavioral determinants of health
  • Population‑based care
  • Integration of medical, behavioral health, and dental care
  • Working within an electronic medical record
• Demonstrated respect for cultural diversity in serving patients and families.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in performing patient assessment and care.
• Willingness to work some non‑traditional hours.
• Ability to travel between YCCAC/Nasson Health Care clinical sites.

Additional Information

Nasson Health Care is an eligible site for the National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment Program.

Starting pay is determined based on qualifications and experience.

• Health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• HRA
• income protection
• FSA
• 403(b)
• PTO
• paid holidaysEmployee Assistance Program
• license renewal reimbursement

EOE – YCCAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.