Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

About the role

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. We provide 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.

Responsibilities

• Obtains histories and physical examination information from patients and other sources as needed to make a diagnosis.
• Conducts screenings to include various diagnostic testing as needed.
• Interprets the results of diagnostic testing and provides feedback to patients and/or designated family members.
• Prescribes various treatment modalities, including but not limited to, medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing, minor surgical procedures, and ancillary testing.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates treatment plans.
• Consults and collaborates with a variety of healthcare professionals and makes referrals as necessary.
• Educates patients regarding their care, diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and prognosis.
• Facilitates patient participation in medical and healthcare by providing information needed to make informed decisions about promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
• Encourages appropriate follow-up care and facilitates appropriate utilization of the healthcare system.

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) sees adults and children for acute and chronic care, including:

• Well child exams
• Routine health maintenance visits for all age groups
• Acute care for adults and children (uncomplicated)
• Women’s healthcare and contraception
• GYN/Family planning examinations
• Gynecological problems (uncomplicated)

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.
• 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.
• Current DEA certificate to write prescriptions for Code I and II medications.
• Current Controlled Substance Certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Experience with EHR strongly preferred.
• Portuguese/Spanish bilingual skills a plus.

Skills

• High level of customer service and a positive approach to working with patients.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Works well under pressure and manages stressful situations.
• Flexible to meet scheduling needs and handle unpredictable changes.
• Uses sound judgment and confidence.
• Ability to multitask.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.

Benefits

• Employer-contributed health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Retirement contributions.
• Malpractice coverage.
• License fees and CME reimbursement.
• Four (4) weeks paid time off, three (3) personal days, eleven and a half (11.5) paid holidays, and one (1) week of CME time.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and referral program.
• Voluntary flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and disability/critical illness coverage.
• Teaching affiliations with local medical and nursing schools.
• Team of certified medical interpreters.
• 32 base clinical hours.
• Eligible for the Statewide Student Loan Repayment Program.

Pay

Pay Range: $118,500 – $151,000 annually. 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.