Job Description

The NP/PA is responsible for implementation of School Based Health Center (SBHC) program in a Boston Public School as defined by the Commission in accordance with Massachusetts School Health Regulations. The NP/PA delivers primary care services to students, acts as manager for the site, and collaborates with other members of the Commission SBHC team. The NP/PA establishes and maintains collegial relationships with school administrators, teachers, nurses, and staff and works to improve optimum health and educational outcomes for all students through joint efforts of home, school, clinic, and community. The expanded services will be rendered in addition to, not in lieu of, those currently provided by the school nurse.

Duties

• Performs physical examinations as related to illness or health maintenance.
• Compiles medical records with complete and accurate information according to BPHC/BMC standards.
• Performs basic laboratory work.
• Participates in the development of clinical policies and protocols.
• Counsels students regarding physical and emotional health issues and makes appropriate referrals.
• Provides health education to individuals and groups in the school, clinical, and community settings.
• Participates in peer review and other means of evaluation.
• Provides clinical instruction to health professionals in accordance with BPHC/BMC standards of practice.
• Participates in school collaboration and outreach activities as appropriate to increase SBHC utilization.
• Attends mandatory Massachusetts Department of Public Health meetings.
• Working to help BPHC become an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner: MSN. Certification and MA license to practice in the expanded role.
• Physician's Assistant: Licensure in MA.
• Eligible for prescriptive writing privileges.
• 2 years clinical experience preferred.
• Promote health equity, inclusion, and diversity within the BPHC, department and community.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.
• Experience in working with a culturally diverse adolescent population.
• Computer proficiency helpful.
• Fluency in a second language helpful.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

Additional Information

• City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.
• A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.
• Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
• Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.
• The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.
• The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.

Shift

Pay Range

$31.99 to $47.24 hourly; depending on experience