Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc.•Fall River, MA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Health First Family Care Center, Inc. is a federally qualified community health center that provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, sexual and reproductive health, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care. They are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join their fast-paced medical team.

Requirements

License to practice as a Nurse Practitioner from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Satisfactory completion of a Nurse Practitioner training program in the respective field of practice.
Satisfactory completion of RN license and certification with either ANCC or AANP.
Satisfactory completion of continuing education credits as mandated by profession boards, licensing agencies or credentialing organizations.
Maintain a current certification in CPR at the healthcare provider level.
Possess a current DEA certificate to write prescriptions for Code I and II medications.
Possess a current Controlled Substance Certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
High level of customer service and a positive approach to work with patients.
Projects positive attitude about the department and the health center, and offers services to ensure positive experience.
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Time management skills to effectively communicate with patients.
Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
Works well under pressure to manage stressful situations.
Flexible to meet scheduling needs and handle often-unpredictable changes.
Uses sound judgment and confidence.
Ability to multi- task.
Detail-oriented and accurate.

Nice To Haves

Attainment of a Master’s Degree (preferred for Nurse Practitioner training program).
1-2 years’ experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
Experience with EHR.
Portuguese/Spanish bi-lingual skills.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical, administrative and operational functions.
Obtain histories and physical examination information from patient and other sources as needed to make a diagnosis.
Conduct screenings to include various diagnostic testing as needed.
Interpret the results of diagnostic testing and provide feedback to patient and/or designated family members.
Prescribe various treatment modalities, including but not limited to, medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing, minor surgical procedures and ancillary testing.
Develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans.
Consult and collaborate with a variety of health care professionals and make referrals as necessary.
Educate patients regarding their care, diagnoses, treatment plan, medications and prognosis.
Facilitate patient’s participation in medical and health care by providing information needed to make informed decisions and choices about promotion, maintenance and restoration of health, utilizing appropriate health care personnel and resources.
Facilitate appropriate utilization of the health care system and encourage appropriate follow-up care.
See adults and children for well child exams.
See adults and children for routine health maintenance visits for all age groups.
See adults and children for acute care (uncomplicated).
See adults and children for Women’s health care and contraception.
See adults and children for GYN/Family planning examinations.
See adults and children for Gynecological problems (uncomplicated).