Nurse Practitioner

Job DetailsJob Location: New Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA 02740Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary POSITION SUMMARY: The Practitioner will creatively, consistently and compassionately use their passion for treating patients from diverse and vulnerable communities to provide high quality, evidence-based, integrated primary care, examine patients, review medical histories, interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose patient injury/illness, provide appropriate treatment and education and consult with their supervising or collaborating provider when needed. The NP/PA will document treatment appropriately in the Electronic Health Record and follow the Health Center's policies and procedures regarding quality care and compliance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for conducting individual patient health history, physical assessments and screenings to include various diagnostic testing as needed. Responsible for interpreting the results and providing feedback to patient and/or designated family member. Responsible for prescribing/performing various treatment modalities - including, but not limited to medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing, and ancillary testing. Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans. Consults and collaborates with a variety of health care professionals and makes referrals as necessary. Monitors and ensures patient satisfaction. Facilitates appropriate utilization of the healthcare system and encourages appropriate follow-up care. Provides educational opportunities for the patient and/or family related to health status, utilizing additional resources when indicated. Responsible for facilitating patient's participation in medical and health care by providing information needed to make informed appropriate healthcare decisions. Maintains accurate, legible, timely documentation of patient encounters. Serves on and actively participates as a member on committees as assigned. Attends a variety of meetings, discussions, conferences, seminars, and workshops, both within and outside the organization as applicable to own position's responsibilities. Maintains certification in compliance with current State law. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to manage and provide the care appropriate to the ages of patients served on his/her assigned practice setting. Incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development relative to the patient's specific age. Additionally, incumbent must be able to provide the care needed as described in the Health Center policies and procedures.

• ability and team-oriented mindset Work Environment & Expectations 1. High-volume clinical setting with diverse patient population 2. May include evening/weekend coverage depending on role 3. Participation in on-call coverage as required 4. Use of EHR and telehealth platforms REQUIRED EDUCATION & OTHER CREDENTIALS: Qualifications: 1. Education & Certification a. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Midwifery program b. Current Massachusetts licensure (or eligibility) c. National board certification (e. g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, or AMCB for CNMs) 2. Additional Certifications (as applicable) a. DEA registration b. Buprenorphine waiver (for OBAT roles) c. HIV certification or experience (preferred for HIV track) d. Psychiatric certification (for PMHNP roles) 3. Life Support Certification