Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Community Health Connections
Summary
Under the general direction of the supervising physician and Medical Director, the NP coordinates the comprehensive health care needs of the specific patient population and provides appropriate direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of specific conditions. Participates in educational and research activities of the department.
Job description
Responsibilities include:
- Assesses patient's physical and psychosocial health/illness status through history taking and physical examination.
- Practices within the collaborative model with physicians, nurse practitioners and clinical psychologists
- Diagnoses, manages, and appropriately refers patients with acute, episodic, or chronic illness according to department protocols.
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests according to established guidelines.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
Requirements
- Massachusetts Licensed Registered Nurse, required.
- Certified in Massachusetts to practice in the expanded role as a Family Nurse Practitioner, required.
- Certified in CPR/AED or equivalent.
- Demonstrated mastery of a specialty area or other related field normally acquired by 3-5 years progressively responsible nursing experience.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Vacation time
- Personal time
- Sick time
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life insurance/AD&D
- Long-Term disability
- Travel & entertainment discounts
- Cell phone & computer discounts
- College Tuition Rewards/CMEs
- Company events
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accident & Cancer Insurance
- Educational development reimbursement
- Gym membership discounts
Company overview
Community Health Connections is a comprehensive healthcare provider organization focused on delivering accessible medical services to underserved communities. As a community health center network, it offers integrated primary care, dental services, behavioral health support, and preventive care programs. The organization operates with a mission to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare regardless of patients' ability to pay, emphasizing culturally competent care and addressing health disparities. Community Health Connections typically serves diverse populations including low-income families, uninsured individuals, and medically underserved communities through multiple clinic locations. Their services often include family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, chronic disease management, and community outreach programs. By adopting a patient-centered approach and collaborating with local social service agencies, the organization plays a vital role in improving community health outcomes and reducing healthcare access barriers in the regions it serves.