Description
Community health clinic in Northwest Connecticut is currently seeking part or full-time Nurse Practitioners (APRN) certified in Primary Care, prefer Family Nurse Practitioner but will consider Adult Nurse Practitioner, to join their dedicated staff. Staff includes Physicians, Dentists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers, and Medical Assistants working in collaboration in providing quality integrative patient-centered care.Required Qualifications:
Position requires a Master’s degree from an accredited program in nursing, a current
license from the Connecticut State Board of Registration and successful completion of an accredited certified nurse practitioner program, and certification in CPR. This position requires experience as a nurse practitioner in community health center/clinic environment. Current license from the Connecticut Department of Health, Professional Board Certification, CT Controlled Substance Abuse and DEA License and certification in CPR. Bilingual preferred but not required.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Assesses patient illness by obtaining complete medical history ensuring that
findings are properly recorded in the patient’s medical record. Performs physical
examination, orders laboratory tests and analyzes results.
2. Diagnoses illness or health needs based on analysis and evaluation of clinical data
3. Provide direct patient care as a member of the clinical team working with
Nurses, MD’s, Medical Assistants, and Case Managers toward achieving goals
4. Collaborates with team members to assure quality patient care, appropriate
distribution of work, and efficient patient care.
5. May concentrate in such medical specialties such as Family/Adult practice and HIV care.
6. Provided patient care and treatment in collaboration with a physician in
accordance with established state laws and organizational job description.
7. Refers patients for diagnostic tests and specialist.
8. Works with other staff to plan, develop and evaluate patient care and community
health programs and policies.
9. Participates in health center quality improvement activities.
10. Participates in Professional Practice, Quality Improvement, Staff, and other
meetings as assigned.
11. Maintains and enhances professional knowledge of theory and practice by
attending conferences, educational programs and seminars. Additional info:
•40hr work week
•Ideal candidate has at least 1-2 years’ experience.
•Outpatient only practice in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
•One of 46 health centers in the country—and the only one in Connecticut—to have the distinction of receiving The National Quality Leader Award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
•Work in a collaborative team environment with excellent support staff.
•Generous government student loan reimbursement program up to $50,000 for 2-year commitment thru NHSC loan repayment program.
•Competitive compensation and benefits.
•Cannot sponsor a visa candidate.
Community is located in Connecticut’s northwest hills, one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. Imagine a place with covered bridges, beautiful forests, rivers, antiques shops, art galleries, historic homes and gardens. Explore picturesque surrounding areas such as New Preston, Kent, New Milford, Litchfield, Bantam and Washington. There is something for everyone including art galleries, outdoor activities, shopping and great food. Rolling hills and serene beauty is why many make this an escape for a tranquil getaway. Community offers hiking and exploring in nearby state parks. If you love the arts you can enjoy museums, theaters, and art galleries. For children there is children's museum or take them to a collegiate summer baseball game. Community is centrally located between NYC, Providence and Boston. Boston 2.5hrs, Hartford 1hr, NYC 3hr, Providence 2.5hrs Contact:
Galen Roberts - Search Consultant
Health Search New England / Division of Jordan Search Consultants
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