Primary Care - Nurse Practitioner

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 CHP's mission, vision, and values and will

adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP's policies and

procedures. Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $120,000.00 / year, prorated

based on hours Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time **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:** -

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. View or apply for [Open Positions at CHP

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