Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Brownville, Maine

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Job Description

Position Summary

The Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide high-quality health care and emergency treatment to patients. This includes health promotion, disease and disability prevention, identification and management of health concerns, and coordination of referrals. The provider will practice within the scope of their licensure and, when applicable, under appropriate supervision as defined by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in accordance with established clinical protocols, policies, and scope-of-practice regulations.
  
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential patient health records.
  
• Interpret patient health data to identify risk factors and support wellness initiatives.
  
• Diagnose and treat common conditions and human responses to actual or potential health problems.
  
• Provide counseling to individuals and families regarding health-related issues.
  
• Consult and collaborate with other healthcare providers and community resources.
  
• Refer patients to appropriate providers and services when needed.
  
• Perform additional duties or projects as assigned by clinical leadership.
  
• Support pre-visit planning and participate in daily team huddles to review scheduled care needs.
  
• Participate in the clinical care team model to support coordinated, high-quality care.
  
• Work collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure patients receive effective and comprehensive care.
  
• Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
  
• Comply with all safety rules and promptly report any incidents, including completing required documentation.
  
• Represent the organization professionally within the community during outreach or clinical activities.
  
• Participate in committees or workgroups as assigned.
  
• Interact harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, contributing positively to team goals and organizational success.
  
• Maintain acceptable standards for attendance and punctuality.
  
• Adhere to all compliance requirements and regulations.
  
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to address unexpected challenges affecting patient care, ensuring that patient needs are met from start to finish.

  Professional Expectations

• Acknowledge mistakes openly, take responsibility for personal actions, and model humility.
  
• Maintain professional, constructive, and factual communication regarding team members and workplace issues.
  
• Respect employee confidentiality in all interactions.
  
• Communicate honestly and directly; avoid saying anything indirectly that you would not say face-to-face.
  
• Address disagreements or concerns directly with the involved individual whenever appropriate.
  
• Work with supervisors or HR when handling performance or behavioral concerns involving colleagues.
  
• Pause and reflect before responding to challenging situations when necessary.

  Medical Specialty:

  Primary Care

  Occupational Medicine

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; master’s degree preferred. Certification by the appropriate national certifying body. Must hold current state licensure and certifications such as CPR and ACLS, or equivalent.
  
• Must hold an active state license to practice.
  
• Strong communication, analytical, and observational skills required.
  
• Demonstrated attention to detail and timely documentation practices.
  
• Must maintain all required credentials and certifications.
  
• Must pass all applicable criminal and background checks.
  
• Must be able to travel between clinical sites as needed.
  
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet insurability requirements.

Benefits

Benefits (Generalized)

• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Vision insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Health savings account
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Parental leave
  
• Referral program
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Employee discount programs
  
• Flexible schedule options