Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

MFP is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work part-time, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in our Augusta clinic. We have the option to offer more days if desired by the candidate.

Our organizational values bring together an extraordinary team.  Our mission is to ensure that all people have access to high-quality, culturally relevant and affordable sexual and reproductive health care services, comprehensive sexual education, and the right to control their sexual and reproductive lives.

The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with clinical staff to provide healthcare with an emphasis on quality family planning services.  As required by the State of Maine, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the supervision of unlicensed clinical staff and ensures that clinical services are performed safely and correctly. 

In addition, the Nurse Practitioner:

• Is responsible for ensuring that clinical services are provided in a manner that is patient-centered and non-judgmental.
• Collaborates with patients to help them meet individual healthcare and reproductive goals.
• Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge and practices evidence-based medicine.
• Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination.
• Follows Maine Family Planning policies and clinical protocols.
• Promotes the mission of Maine Family Planning.
• Adheres to Maine State Laws, Rules and Regulations and provides care within the established scope of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse License in the State of Maine.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
• National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner unless approved as an NP in Maine prior to January 1, 1996) is required, and evidence of valid certification must be submitted to  MFP off prior to employment.   All clinicians must maintain continuous certification, and evidence of valid certification/recertification must be submitted to  MFP  on or before the certification expiration date.   A valid certification is required for this position.
• A valid DEA registration is required for this position.
• Clinicians must obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Benefits may include- health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, 403(b) retirement, sick, holiday and vacation pay.  

MFP is an E.O.E.

It is MFP’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, whistleblower status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.