Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner

NURSE PRACTITIONER JOB DESCRIPTION:

This well-respected Community Health Center is guided by a commitment to excellence and compassionate care for all. The Nurse Practitioner will play a vital role in providing primary care to a diverse and underserved patient population.

NURSE PRACTITIONER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compassionate and Comprehensive outpatient primary care services including but not limited to well and sick visits
• Providing immunizations, STI and common infections treatment, and education
• Diagnosing patient injury/illness and providing appropriate treatment and education
• Managing complex medical issues within the scope of internal medicine practices; including but not limited to diagnosis and treatment of Diabetes, HIV, Hepatitis, and Tuberculosis
• Reviewing medical histories, interpreting diagnostic tests and labs
• Monitoring and ensuring patient satisfaction
• Facilitating appropriate utilization of the healthcare system and encouraging appropriate follow-up care

NURSE PRACTITIONER REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in community and public health
• Comfortable with supporting LGBTQ+ population as well as individuals with substance abuse disorders (OBAT)
• Commitment and interest in working with multicultural and impoverished populations
• Primary or Secondary language skills in: Portuguese or Spanish (not required)

NURSE PRACTITIONER BENEFITS:

• Flexible schedule – Mondays – Fridays and some Saturdays
• Light Practice Call
• Retirement savings plan (403b) with match
• Medical benefits available upon hire*
• Dental, Vision, Disability
• Malpractice Insurance – Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
• CME allowance plus time
• Paid License, DEA and CSR renewals
• Generous Earned Time
• 12 paid holidays
• HRSA, Mass League and PSLF Loan Program eligibility
• Relocation Assistance