What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care - Nurse Practitioner position at Community Health Programs, Inc.?
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. [To learn more and apply, please click
here.](https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6955991){target="blank"
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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. [To learn more and apply, please click
here.](https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6955991){target="blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"}
Salary : $104,500 - $120,000