Family Medicine/Primary Care - Nurse Practitioner

Coordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame using therapeutic means, the laboratory process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members while assuming responsibility and accountability for these patients; responsibilities are to provide patient care in an ambulatory care setting under the clinical supervision of a physician or MD within the guidelines of nursing process and nurse practitioner protocols as outlined in Patient Care Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.

• Report to:  Medical Director and Practice Manager (Administratively)
• Manages: N/A
• Coordinates Assignments, Workflow, and Activities/Provides for Guidance: Medical Assistant

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school, master prepared with a degree as a Nurse Practitioner Massachusetts licensure.
• Departmental specialized training to provide care to patients within role and successful completion of SMH orientation program

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Command of verbal and written English
• Operation of clinical equipment demonstrates clinical competence,
• Positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills
• Three to five years medical office experience

Educational Requirements: Master in Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner

License/Certification: CPR certification. MA NP license, DEA & Mass Controlled Substance Registration

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. There Is No Discrimination Because Of Race, Color, Creed, Age, Gender, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Veteran Status Or Disability.