FNP (part-time)

Healthfirst Family Care Center • Fall River, MA

16h • $57 - $72

About The Position

Health First Family Care Center, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join our fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. “The Heart of Our Community” 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. Family Nurse Practitioner Summary: This position is responsible for providing primary health care to adolescents to our School Based Health Center (SBHC), providing ongoing management of uncomplicated chronic care patients as well as management of common minor and acute illnesses, in collaboration with a physician and other health care team members; obtains histories and physical examination information from patient and other sources as needed to make a diagnosis and conducts screenings to include various diagnostic testing as needed; responsible for interpreting the results of diagnostic testing and providing feedback to patient and/or designated family members; responsible for prescribing various treatment modalities, including but not limited to, medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing, minor surgical procedures and ancillary testing; responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans and consults and collaborates with a variety of health care professionals and makes referrals as necessary; educates patients regarding their care, diagnoses, treatment plan, medications and prognosis; and responsible for facilitating 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. Schedule (Part Time/20 Hours Per Week): Mon – Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm or 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Pay Range: $57.00 – $72.00 per hour The pay range represents HealthFirst’s good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations. Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end.

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 resulting in the attainment of a Master’s Degree preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of RN license and certification with either ANCC or AANP are required.
• 1- 2 years’ experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is preferred.
• 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.
• Must possess a current DEA certificate to write prescriptions for Code I and II medications.
• Must possess a current Controlled Substance Certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) must have a 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.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and 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.

Responsibilities

• providing primary health care to adolescents to our School Based Health Center (SBHC)
• providing ongoing management of uncomplicated chronic care patients as well as management of common minor and acute illnesses, in collaboration with a physician and other health care team members
• obtains histories and physical examination information from patient and other sources as needed to make a diagnosis and conducts screenings to include various diagnostic testing as needed
• responsible for interpreting the results of diagnostic testing and providing feedback to patient and/or designated family members
• responsible for prescribing various treatment modalities, including but not limited to, medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing, minor surgical procedures and ancillary testing
• responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans and consults and collaborates with a variety of health care professionals and makes referrals as necessary
• educates patients regarding their care, diagnoses, treatment plan, medications and prognosis
• responsible for facilitating 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.

Benefits

• Employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions
• voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage
• employee discounts
• referral program
• reimbursable licensing fees
• tuition reimbursement
• continuing education credits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level