Primary Care Provider - Nurse Practitioner

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Community Health Programs (CHP) is a mission-driven, nonprofit network of health centers dedicated to nurturing and inspiring healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires. Our mission guides everything we do: delivering exceptional, compassionate health care and family services that strengthen individuals, families, and our entire community.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), CHP is uniquely positioned to ensure access to high-quality, comprehensive care for all - regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Serving a federally designated rural and Medically Underserved Population Area, we work to remove barriers and advance health equity across our region.

Our network provides adult and pediatric primary care, women's health, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health support. Beyond clinical care, our Family Services team supports thousands of families across the region with programs that help meet essential needs and reduce barriers that impact health and well-being.

At CHP, our mission is to provide access to health care for everyone. Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $120,000.00 / year 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 CHPs mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHPs policies and procedures.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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.
  • 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.

• Masters 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:

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FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time


POSITION Family Nurse Practitioner


EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Exempt


LOCATION MA, Adams, CHP Adams Family Medicine

EOE STATEMENT

We 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.

Compensation details: 104500-120000 Yearly Salary

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