Job Description

Job Title: Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Department: Clinical

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: Full Time – 40 hours

Operationally Reports To: Practice Manager

Direct Reports: CMO

Summary:

The Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant 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. Client expectation is that this position will see at least two patients per hour of patient facing time. This person will support client’s mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as their policies and procedures.

Physician Assistant/ Family 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

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.

In addition to competitive salaries, our client offers the following benefits:

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Plans

Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off Program (Vacation, Personal, Sick Pay)

Paid Holidays

Catastrophic Illness Bank

403(b) Plan

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Arrangements