Nurse Practitioner - Rutland/ Castleton Express Care (Per Diem)

Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region • Rutland Town, VT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Health is a multi-site FQHC serving 80% of the primary care needs in central Vermont. Our mission is to service our patients with quality, efficiency, accessibility and equity. As the largest FQHC in northern New England, we have a large footprint that provides us with the opportunity to influence the evolving, local, state and regional health care environment. Community Health Center sites are certified Level 111 Medical Homes, with a highly developed and supportive panel management and case management system in place. Community Health also has a robust integrated behavioral health program employing Psychiatrists, Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners and Licensed Clinical Social Workers embedded within its primary care sites. We have a fully integrated electronic medical record and practice management system (Medent) with robust interfaces with our local hospital.

Requirements

• 3-5 years Express / Urgent Care Practice Experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program.
• Licensed for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Vermont.
• Strong inpatient skill set.
• Quality-focused team player.
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Obtains complete medical history and physical examination on patients.
• Reviews medical records.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Develops a therapeutic plan for patient.
• Sutures wounds.
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
• Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provides recommendations regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resource to meet patient/family needs.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.

Benefits

• Market leading compensation – commensurate with experience.
• Generous bonus opportunity.
• Up to $10,000 in relocation expenses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan – 403(b) with employer match.
• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Generous leave time: up to 4 weeks plus holidays.
• Work-life balance with 4-day work weeks.
• On-Call 3 weeks per year on average.
• CME leave (1 week/year) and CME allowance ($6,000/year)
• Opportunities to apply for school loan repayment, up to $20,000 a year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree