Pay or shift range: $105,000 USD to $135,000 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Inc. (GLFHC) is a multi-site, mission-driven, non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to a culturally diverse population throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites throughout the service area and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program.

GLFHC is currently seeking a bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Clinician Nurse Practitioner to provide the highest quality care to our patients. Reporting to the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner is key member of the Patient Centered Healthcare Team who participates in patient care by making assessments and helping patients manage and understand their chronic illness, acute episodes and exacerbation.

Scope of Duties

Make assessment of each patient which includes, but is not limited to, presenting problem, medical history, allergies, psycho-social problems, medications, and current living arrangement of individuals and their families.
Review lab values that are abnormal and plan appropriate disposition/treatment in absence of the primary physician.
Identify need for client and family teaching and/or referrals. Prioritize patient needs based on assessment and patient's verbalized areas of concern. Develop a plan for teaching based on mutual goals that addresses patients assessed and stated needs.
Participate in a multi-disciplinary approach directed toward client's needs and care. Consult with other health care providers (i.e. case manager, family planning, etc.) Involve family members and/or significant others in plan of care, as appropriate.
Provide care following approved protocols in a safe manner. Evaluate care provided and patient's response to recommended course of treatment.
Provide an opportunity to the patient, significant other, and other family members to gain knowledge about wellness, illness and rehabilitation. Explain procedures in a clear, concise manner, with sensitivity to patients' level of understanding, culture, age and language. Document all teaching material given to the patients, or family members including their response, comprehension and need for further follow-up.
Demonstrate clinical competence and professional commitment in Nursing Practice by adhering to established standards of practice and utilizing appropriate scientific principles.
Participate in the orientation/teaching process, when requested, to assure that new employee/student will become familiar with policies, procedures, and expectations for the job role.
Act as a proponent of the Improvement process and work cooperatively with team members in making necessary changes.
Act as a resource person to the healthcare team. Provide informational sessions as requested.
Develop and maintain systems for patient and staff educational materials.
Travel between sites may be required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Licensed in Massachusetts
Works well within a multi-disciplinary team.
Willing and able to learn from and teach others.
Bi-lingual (Spanish) required.

GLFHC offers a setting that's flexible, rewarding and challenging.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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