Family Nurse Practitioner
Company: Community Health Program Inc
Location: Lee
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONCommunity Health Programs is a network of
health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding
primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. What's truly
unique to CHP is our broad spectrum of support services that extend
beyond medical and dental issues to strengthen families and improve
children's well-being. The region is a federally designated rural
community and a Medically Underserved Population Area. Community
Health Programs embraces its role as a nonprofit health care
provider and community partner. We are a leader in the communities
we serve by providing high quality healthcare, dental services,
wellness education and family support services. CHP outreach
provides free health screenings, insurance enrollment assistance as
well as information so people can learn how to take better care of
themselves and their families.DescriptionThe 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.POSITION REQUIREMENTSFamily Nurse Practitioner Essential
Duties and Responsibilities: Perform physical exams and patient
observations. Record patients' medical histories and symptoms.
Create patient care plans and contributing 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. Reacts 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: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. 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.Physical Requirements: See ADA
formFULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-TimePOSITION Family Nurse
PractitionerLOCATION MA, Lee, CHP Lee Family PracticeEOE
STATEMENTWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by law.PI175380364
Keywords: Community Health Program Inc, Springfield , Family Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Lee, Massachusetts
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