Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Community Health Programs, Inc.; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Programs, Inc. in Massachusetts seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced primary and specialty nursing services.

The NP will assess patients, develop care plans, and promote healthy habits, aiming to see about two patients per hour of patient-facing time. The role supports CHP Berkshires' mission and requires MA licensure with ANCC or AANP certification, prescriptive authority, and strong HIPAA knowledge.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Massachusetts licensure and board certification by ANCC or AANP.
• Prescriptive authority and primary care experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Proficiency with medical records and health IT systems.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of disease prevention.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and patient observations.
• Record patients' medical histories and symptoms.
• Create patient care plans and contribute to existing ones.
• Order, administer, and analyze diagnostic tests.
• Monitor and operate medical equipment.
• Diagnose health issues.
• Administer medicine and other treatments.
• Detect changes in patients' health and modify treatment plans.
• Consult with healthcare professionals and families.
• Train patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury.

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

The Family Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced primary and specialty nursing services. The NP performs patient health assessment, creating strategies to improve or manage a patient's health, and introducing habits for health promotion. Our expectation is that this position will see at least two patients per hour of patient facing time.

This person will support CHP's mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP's policies and procedures. Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $120,000.00 / year, prorated based on hours Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time

Family Nurse Practitioner Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and patient observations.
• Record patients' medical histories and symptoms.
• Create patient care plans and contribute to existing ones.
• Order, administer, and analyze diagnostic tests.
• Monitor and operate medical equipment.
• Diagnose health issues.
• Administer medicine and other treatments.
• Detect changes in patients' health and modify treatment plans, as needed.
• Consult with healthcare professionals and families.
• Train patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

Subject Matter Expert

• Is a subject matter expert and keeps knowledge current by attending required trainings and meetings.
• Knowledge of and respect for HIPAA regulations.
• Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Business Acumen

• Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Sets and achieves challenging goals.

Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

• Highest degree of professionalism and ethics.
• Handles issues with tact and diplomacy.
• React well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Upholds organizational values.
• Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Takes initiative, follows through, and manages different tasks with quick turn-around time.
• Works well under pressure, and with minimal supervision.

Organizational skills

• Follows CHP policies and procedures.
• Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Excellent time-management skills.

Verbal and Written Communication Skills

• Prepares and presents statistical and other reports oral or written as required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure in the State of Massachusetts and board-certified by either ANCC or AANP.
• Prescriptive Authorization. - Experience Providing Primary Care As a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
• A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of disease prevention.

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