Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

Intention Healthcare seeks a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) for home visits in the Greater Boston region of Massachusetts. The role emphasizes holistic care, patient education, and management of complex medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive health assessments during home visits, including physical exams, medication reconciliation, and review of medical histories.
• Diagnosis & Treatment: Diagnose medical conditions, develop individualized care plans, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and continuous care.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and families on disease management, lifestyle changes, medication adherence, and preventive care.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate electronic health records (EHR) of patient assessments, treatments, and follow-ups.
• Follow-Up Care: Monitor patient progress through follow-up visits and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Emergency Response: Assess and manage urgent medical situations during home visits, providing timely interventions or referrals.
• Community Engagement: Participate in local outreach initiatives to promote health services and educate the community about available resources.

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in a Nurse Practitioner program (Family or Adult Geriatrics).
• Current Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner license required.
• National Board Certification through one of the following: American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC).
• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is a plus.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems preferred.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.

Work Environment

Primarily provides care in patients' homes; living conditions may vary. Requires travel within Massachusetts; flexible scheduling, including possible evenings and weekends, to meet patient needs. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Salary

$130,000-$200,000, reflecting bonuses and incentives.

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.