NURSE PRACTITIONER
Apply NowCompany: Hometown Health Center
Location: Newport, ME 04953
Description:
Established in 2003, Hometown Health Center (HHC) is a leader in healthcare, providing more than 32,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits per year to 6,200 patients. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are proud to be able to provide the necessary services to people who otherwise might not have access to medical care. We work hard to make our community healthy by offering the best medical care, preventative care, care coordination, acute care, and same-day appointments. We hope you will consider joining our team of professionals.
HHC provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, and disability insurance and a retirement plan with a generous employer match. Additionally, professional development and training opportunities are available. This position includes support from a virtual scribe.
Our ideal Nurse Practitioner candidate will be a licensed independent practitioner skilled in managing health issues and coordinating patient care in compliance with state and federal regulations and nursing standards of care. Clinical management and treatment will be carried out in collaboration with our dedicated healthcare team members.
At least three years of clinical experience or clinical perioperative is required; a minimum of two years of experience in the Nurse Practitioner role is strongly preferred.
Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities. Detail-oriented. Good management and leadership skills. Empathy for patients and their families. Ability to deal with stress. Critical thinking skills, effective response under stress. Excellent communication skills. Computer experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office software products is required. Ability to perform functions with minimal supervision.
The following education requirements are considered essential:
Graduate from an accredited nursing school or an accredited nurse practitioner program. Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure in the state of Maine. Current nurse practitioner certification in a specialty area. DEA registration. Current provider card in BLS and ACLS, PALS provider card as required by department and facility.
HHC provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, and disability insurance and a retirement plan with a generous employer match. Additionally, professional development and training opportunities are available. This position includes support from a virtual scribe.
Our ideal Nurse Practitioner candidate will be a licensed independent practitioner skilled in managing health issues and coordinating patient care in compliance with state and federal regulations and nursing standards of care. Clinical management and treatment will be carried out in collaboration with our dedicated healthcare team members.
At least three years of clinical experience or clinical perioperative is required; a minimum of two years of experience in the Nurse Practitioner role is strongly preferred.
The following education requirements are considered essential: