Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate

Description

Make a difference every day at Amoskeag Health, where we believe strong healthcare begins with strong human connections!

Who You Are:

Amoskeag Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate who delivers compassionate, comprehensive outpatient care across the lifespan. You are committed to high-quality clinical practice, providing examinations, treatment, and follow-up in alignment with organizational policies and under physician supervision. You bring strong clinical judgment, a patient-centered approach, and a collaborative mindset to support individuals and families. You value communication, teamwork, and continuity of care, and are dedicated to contributing to Amoskeag Health's mission of serving the community with respect and excellence.

~ This position may be filled by either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Associate. ~

What You'll Do:

• Provide comprehensive, family-centered outpatient care across the lifespan, including routine exams, diagnosis and treatment, patient education, and follow-up care in alignment with Amoskeag Health's policies and clinical protocols.
• Make appropriate referrals to internal departments and external community partners (e.g., primary care, specialists, behavioral health, nutrition, social services, substance use treatment).
• Deliver acute care services, including same-day visits as needed, in coordination with nursing staff triage and scheduling.
• Conduct timely and appropriate follow-up through phone or written communication, including notification of abnormal test results, in collaboration with nursing staff.
• Assist in developing clinical policies and protocols related to care across all ages and stages of life.
• Provide individual and group health education to patients and families.
• Consult with nurses providing triage for walk-ins and phone calls and direct referrals to specialty services when appropriate.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record, ensuring information is easy to understand for all care team members.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and internal staff through both written and verbal channels.
• Provide outreach and consultation to community organizations when applicable.
• Participate in case conferences and care-management meetings to support integrated patient care planning.
• Attend required clinical and administrative meetings; review and sign meeting minutes when unable to attend.
• Support requirements tied to organizational funding sources, including assistance with grant development, implementation, and reporting as needed.
• Attend mandatory safety and infection-control trainings as assigned.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and maintain Nurse Practitioner-related policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives, projects, and additional clinical or administrative work that supports high-quality patient care.
• Contribute to data collection, reporting, and future program planning within your area of expertise.
• Maintain professional licensure and certification through ongoing education and re-certification requirements mandated by the State of New Hampshire.
• Prescribe medications appropriately based on patient needs and clinical protocols.
• Provide culturally competent care and maintain awareness of age-specific needs of the patients served.

Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Master's degree and current New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate license required.
• One to five years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate in a multi-disciplinary team providing primary health care to medically indigent families preferred.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification required - candidates without current certification will be required to complete an Amoskeag Health-provided AHA BLS class upon hire (must be maintained).