Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and patient observations.
• Record patients' medical histories and symptoms.
• Create patient care plans and contribute to existing ones.
• Order, administer, and analyze diagnostic tests.
• Monitor and operate medical equipment.
• Detect changes in patients' health and modify treatment plans, as needed.
• Consult with healthcare professionals and families.
• Train patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury.

Competencies

• Subject Matter Expert: Is a subject matter expert and keeps knowledge current by attending required trainings and meetings. Knowledge of and respect for HIPAA regulations. Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals. Sets and achieves challenging goals.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills: Highest degree of professionalism and ethics. Handles issues with tact and diplomacy. Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions. Upholds organizational values - Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Takes initiative, follows through, and manages different tasks with quick turn-around time. Works well under pressure, and with minimal supervision.
• Organizational skills: Follows CHP policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Excellent time-management skills.
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills: Prepares and presents statistical and other reports oral or written as required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure in the State of Massachusetts and board-certified by either ANCC or AANP.
• Prescriptive Authorization.
• Experience Providing Primary Care As a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
• A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of disease prevention.