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Job description
Salary: $90,000 USD per year
nDescription
nWhy become an NP resident at CHC? designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical practice. Our program pairs new NPs with experienced preceptors in a supervised clinical setting, providing a supportive approach to developing clinical skills, professional judgment, and practice management abilities. At the end of the 12-month program, residents are able to confidentially meet the needs of the culturally diverse and clinically complex patients who are typical of a community health center practice. To learn more about the FNP Residency Program visit our website CHCFHC | Residencies (
nBenefits and Career Impact:
nnnEnhanced clinical confidence and competence in independent practice
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nnExposure to complex patient populations and interprofessional collaboration
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nnStructured mentorship and didactic learning
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nnPotential career differentiation
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n nNurse Practitioner Clinical Responsibilities:
nnnAssess patient's physical and psychosocial health/illness status through history taking and physical examination.
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nnPractices within the collaborative model with physicians, nurse practitioners, and clinical psychologists
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nnDiagnoses, manages, and appropriately refers patients with acute, episodic, or chronic illness according to department protocols.
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nnOrders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests according to established guidelines.
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nnPrescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
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nnFollows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
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nnAs appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education, and/or prevention programs.
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nnAbility to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
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nnAbility to maintain and follow quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
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nnFacilitates and coordinates patient care referrals to specialists and outside agencies.
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nnDevelops and provides educational materials and programs to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals at the Center.
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nnMay participate in approved medical and/or nursing research.
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nnParticipates in defining nursing standards, practices, and educational needs of patient care staff.
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nnManaging patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and non-clinical staff interacting with patients.
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n nRequirements:
nnnApplicants must agree to a full-time, 12-month residency and commit to a second year of full-time employment at their employing health center.
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nnApplicants must be a citizen of the US or a foreign national with a visa permitting permanent residency in the US or a non-citizen national. Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible.
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nnAll applicants are required to go through the full credentialing process prior to starting clinical sessions. This process can take anywhere from 60-120 days.
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nn(3) Letters of Recommendation and a Personal Statement will be required.
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nnMassachusetts Licensed Registered Nurse required.
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nnLicensed in Massachusetts to practice in the expanded role as a Family Nurse Practitioner required.
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nnCertified in CPR/AED or equivalent.
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nnDemonstrated mastery of a specialty area or other related field normally acquired by 3 -5 years of progressively responsible nursing experience preferred.
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nnMaster’s or Doctoral Degree and board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
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nnDEA, MCSR, and NPI # required.
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n nEqual Opportunity Employer
nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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Worksite address
fitchburg, MA, 01420, US
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