Nurse Practitioner - Access Clinic

Martin's Point Health Care•Portland, ME

15h

About The Position

Martin's Point Health Care is a not-for-profit health care organization serving people in Maine and beyond. Nurse Practitioners work collaboratively with the care team to provide service to patients and staff. With a current license and DEA number and clinical privileges, the NP provides medical services needed to address patients' medical needs. Within their training and privileges, NPs perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the guidance of the Director of DS Clinical Practice and/or primary supervising physician; the supervising physician does not necessarily need to be present during procedures. The NP communicates with supervising physicians, medical staff, nursing staff, and other care team members to coordinate patient care. This is a 30-hour Access Clinic position providing scheduled visits. The NP evaluates patients, develops and implements treatment plans, and provides patient education and counseling. The role includes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the NP's scope and privileges, responding to life-threatening situations, facilitating referrals, and contributing to team workflows and patient population outcomes. Care may be provided at Martin's Point facilities and the After-Hours Clinic as assigned under current contract agreements. The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, along with the specified licenses and certifications. The posted NP/PA compensation range is $135,000–$160,000; the range is based on a full-time position, and the upper end reflects average total cash compensation including base salary and other incentives. Martin's Point offers a comprehensive benefits package. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
State Registered Nurse license.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license.
ANA Board certification through ANCC or AANP.
Active BLS or ACLS certification.
DEA license.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to provide and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
Skill in applying and modifying Nurse Practitioner principles, methods, and techniques to provide ongoing patient care.
Skill in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting findings.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Obtain detailed and accurate patient histories, perform appropriate examinations, identify problems, and document and present relevant findings.
Create treatment plans and implement their components, including prescribing medication.
Perform or interpret routine diagnostic studies within training, including routine laboratory procedures, common radiologic studies, and electrocardiographic tracings.
Perform therapeutic procedures within professional training and approved privileges, including injections, immunizations, wound care, incision and drainage of superficial infections, verrucae treatment, follow-up of simple fractures, splinter removal, and simple laceration repairs.
Instruct, counsel, and prescribe for patients regarding physical and mental health, including diet, disease prevention, therapy, growth and development, family planning, situational adjustment reactions, and other health care matters.
Perform independent evaluation and therapeutic procedures necessary to respond appropriately to life-threatening situations.
Facilitate appropriate patient referrals and maintain awareness of community health facilities, agencies, and resources.
Prescribe and dispense, under medical delegation, schedules II, III, IIIN, IV, and V substances and all legend drugs.
Provide care at Martin's Point Health Care facilities and the After-Hours Clinic as assigned under current contract agreements.
Collaborate with the physician supervisor within the medical-task delegation established in Martin's Point Health Care's Plan of Supervision.
Document capability and continued competency for privileges granted by the Medical Executive Committee.
Participate in daily huddles and regular team meetings to improve workflows and patient population outcomes.
Perform other duties as requested or required by the Practice Medical Director.
Demonstrate the organization's mission, vision, and core values consistently.