Primary Care Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Brief Description

Harbor Care seeks a dedicated Primary Care Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care at our community-based health care center. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, the APRN plays a vital role in advancing Harbor Care’s mission and vision by providing high quality, evidence-based treatment to our patients. If you are looking to combine clinical excellence with a deep commitment to community wellness, this is your opportunity to thrive in a mission-driven environment.

This position is responsible for diagnosing and treating primary care patients, while ensuring that our services align with our philosophy of care and values of compassion, respect, collaboration, and transparency to create a positive impact on those we serve and the broader community. Additionally, this role contributes to organizational goals while supporting a culture aligned with our Employee Engagement Principles.

Location: 45 High Street or 615 Amherst Street, Nashua

Schedule: This full-time, salaried position will provide on-site services. The APRN sees patients with 32 hours of bookable patient-facing hours per week and 8 hours of administrative time that can be taken off-site. While telehealth may be used to provide access for certain patients, the primary mode of care will be face-to-face encounters.

• This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus and may be eligible for loan forgiveness programs!
  
  

The Nurse Practitioner provides on-site services while seeing patients, with 32 hours of bookable patient-facing hours per week, and 8 hours of administrative time that can be taken off-site. While telehealth may be used to provide access for certain patients, the primary mode of care will be face-to-face encounters.

What You Will Do

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical problems for patients of all ages.
• Diagnose and treat opioid use disorder and other addictions.
• Be part of an integrated care team that serves patients of all backgrounds, including uninsured, homeless and other underserved populations.
• Provide comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
• Assess individual needs; anticipates problems; follows up on concerns.
• Practice evidence-based medicine and adhere to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary health care team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
• Recommend diagnostic testing and procedures; present findings and recommendations to referring physicians upon request.
• Consult with physicians or specialists regarding patient treatment plans at a level of complexity that exceeds the Family Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice.
• Participate in care management activities when appropriate.
• Complete and maintain medical documentation.
• Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted to ensure alignment with funding requirements and organizational objectives.
  
  

Why Join Harbor Care?



Are you looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every day? At Harbor Care, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live safe, stable, and healthy lives filled with purpose, respect, and dignity. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where employees can make a meaningful impact every day while helping strengthen the communities we serve. Harbor Care is an innovative, mission-driven nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, behavioral health services, and substance use treatment across New Hampshire. We believe that stable housing combined with integrated support services creates lasting pathways out of homelessness and toward recovery.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• Experience providing primary care to patients of all ages.
• Experience, or interest, in addiction treatment specifically treatment of opioid use disorder.
• Demonstrates practical interpersonal communication skills
• Brings an innovative approach to work, can “think outside the box.”
• Takes a team approach in accomplishing treatment goals
• Possesses strong clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment in anticipating problems or adverse outcomes; takes appropriate corrective action
• Takes initiative to engage patients and other health professionals. Participates in activities that support continued competence as a family nurse practitioner
  
  

An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience, including military service, internships, volunteer work, and non-traditional career paths, may be considered in meeting position requirements.

Education

• Master’s degree in Advance Practice Nursing
  
  

Certifications/Licensure

• New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner License.
• National NP Certification Board Exam.
• DEA Registration.
  
  

Core Competencies And Skills

• Compassionate Service: Approaches work with empathy and a commitment to making a positive impact on clients, colleagues, and community.
• Respect & Dignity: Treats all individuals with dignity and values personal experiences, identities, and perspectives.
• Collaborative Mindset: Works cooperatively with others to achieve common goals.
• Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and honestly to build trusting relationships.
• Integrity & Accountability: Acts ethically, takes responsibility for actions, and follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability & Innovation: Encourages thoughtful risk taking, demonstrates curiosity, and embraces change.
  
  

Summary

Benefits That Support Your Quality of Life:

Benefits

At Harbor Care, we recognize that supporting our employees both personally and professionally is essential. We are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and overall quality of life for you and your family. Harbor Care's comprehensive benefit package include:

• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee-paid life insurance options
• Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with an excellent employer match
• Employee wellness and support resources
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
  
  

Loan Repayment Opportunities

As part of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), you may be eligible for:

• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program ($50K–$250K)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  
  

We believe in investing in our employees so they can continue making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Harbor Care is committed to fostering a respectful, professional, and supportive workplace for all employees.

Harbor Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based solely on individual merit, qualifications, performance, and organizational needs. We prohibit unlawful discrimination of any kind and comply fully with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal, state, and local laws.