Nurse Practitioner

Maine Family Planning•Machias, ME

43d•Onsite

About The Position

MFP is seeking a Nurse Practitioner(s) to work in our Machias and/or Calais clinic. This position is a part-time position. We would like to expand our hours of operation at each clinic; Machais to open on Mondays and Wednesdays and Calais to open on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This could be one position for four days or two positions for two days. Our organizational values bring together an extraordinary team. Our mission is to ensure that all people have access to high-quality, culturally relevant and affordable sexual and reproductive health care services, comprehensive sexual education, and the right to control their sexual and reproductive lives. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with clinical staff to provide healthcare with an emphasis on quality family planning services. As required by the State of Maine, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the supervision of unlicensed clinical staff and ensures that clinical services are performed safely and correctly. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner: Is responsible for ensuring that clinical services are provided in a manner that is patient-centered and non-judgmental. Collaborates with patients to help them meet individual healthcare and reproductive goals. Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge and practices evidence-based medicine. Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination. Follows Maine Family Planning policies and clinical protocols. Promotes the mission of Maine Family Planning. Adheres to Maine State Laws, Rules and Regulations and provides care within the established scope of practice.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse License in the State of Maine
3-5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (unless approved as an NP in Maine prior to January 1, 1996)
Evidence of valid certification must be submitted to MFP off prior to employment
Maintain continuous certification, and evidence of valid certification/recertification must be submitted to MFP on or before the certification expiration date
A valid certification is required for this position
A valid DEA registration is required for this position
Clinicians must obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
Basic computer knowledge

Responsibilities

Supervision of unlicensed clinical staff
Ensures that clinical services are performed safely and correctly
Ensures that clinical services are provided in a manner that is patient-centered and non-judgmental
Collaborates with patients to help them meet individual healthcare and reproductive goals
Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge and practices evidence-based medicine
Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination
Follows Maine Family Planning policies and clinical protocols
Promotes the mission of Maine Family Planning
Adheres to Maine State Laws, Rules and Regulations and provides care within the established scope of practice