What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Tri-County Community Action Agency?
Family Nurse Practitioner
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Johnston RI
General Responsibility: Tri-County Community Action Agency is currently seeking full-time Nurse Practitioners to provide primary care services in our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Primary Care Providers (PCP) will work collaboratively with other team members in providing high-quality, comprehensive primary medical care to Tri-County patients using best practice and evidence-based standards. Tri-County is an NCQA recognized Level III Patient Centered Medical Home and as part of the team-based approach to care, the PCP will participate in coordinating care for patients, support patients and families in self-management and will engage in continuous quality improvement activities aimed at specific patient population needs. We are particularly seeking individuals with a strong commitment to community health and working with the medical underserved. We particularly seek providers with a commitment to our mission “To provide accessible, quality, and comprehensive social, educational, health, prevention, and other services to people in need, while empowering them to achieve the highest possible level of self-sufficiency and quality of life.”
Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited master’s level Nurse Practitioner program; Current RI NPP License, Board Certified/Board eligible in Family Practice. DEA license. Prior experience practicing in Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) preferred. Understand and practice
Competitive Benefit Package: We offer an excellent, competitive salary and benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, as well as a 403b Savings Plan/Pension with an Agency match, Vacation, Sick, Holiday time and access to Agency-sponsored EAP services for employees and their families. Many training opportunities are available that include, but are not limited to various educational experiences, certificate programs, CPR and First Aid training as well as ongoing occasions for additional learning. Tri-County is a qualified entity for employees to access loan repayment opportunities. Professional Development Stipends (CME allowance). Malpractice insurance is covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Tri-County is qualified for the National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program. http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
Application Process: Please visit our website at www.tricountyri.org to view our current openings. Click on the Job Opportunities link on the bottom of the page; click on “To view all available employment opportunities, click HERE”.
Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.