Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. • Milford, MA

4d • $110,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care to patients within an outpatient environment. This role involves coordinating patient care under the supervision of a Board-Certified Physician and collaborating with other departments. The organization serves vulnerable populations in Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and surrounding communities, fostering an inclusive workplace that supports employee growth and development. They are looking for individuals passionate about helping people live healthier lives in a supportive, team-based environment.

Requirements

• Active, Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner License in Massachusetts.
• 3+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a related field to Primary Care is a plus

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct primary care and preventative services to assigned children, adolescent, and adult patients.
• Develops therapeutic plans of care for prevention, management, and maintenance of good health for patients.
• Provides health education and counseling to patients.
• Provides care for Acute and Chronic Illness and Urgent Care services, which includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of illness.
• Works closely with multidisciplinary teams and instructs and assists other team members in management of patient care.
• Follows established practice standards and current evidence-based clinical practices and guidelines.
• Provides care related to prenatal/postnatal services and care for uncomplicated pregnancies, in conjunction with physician partners, as delineated and approved for in request for clinical privileges.
• Provides family planning counseling and services.
• Consults with physician partner and refers patients with more complex/dynamic problems to subspecialty care, as appropriate.
• Maintains and updates Electronic Health Records (EHR) in a systematic format and completes required documentation within the specified amount of time expected by the Clinical Director.
• Ensures that patient records are kept confidential consistent with Health Center policies and procedures, Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards. Monitors HIPAA compliance within the work environment.
• Attends trainings, weekly Provider and Team meetings, and collaborates on practice, administrative, and quality improvement projects, as assigned by Clinical Director.
• Provides clinical supervision and mentoring to Nurse Practitioner, Medical, and Physician Assistant students by mutual agreement with the Clinical Director.
• May work a fluctuating schedule, including days, evenings, weekend shifts, and holidays according to schedule approved by Clinical Director.
• Supports a work environment that is responsible and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and clients. Contributes to the professional team, supporting our Mission Statement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $110,000-$120,000/yr
• All pay rates are subject to experience, licensure or certification, and location
• Qualifies for the HRSA Loan Repayment Program
• Health Insurance plans starting on day-1 of employment. Employer pays 80% of premiums.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid 100% by employer.
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• CME Reimbursement
• 32 hours of clinical time and 8 hours of administrative time that can be completed remotely.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior